{
  "id": 9022572,
  "title": "Former Patrick Mahomes backup signs deal with CFL team",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/former-patrick-mahomes-backup-signs-deal-with-cfl-team",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T22:30:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-patrick-mahomes-backup-signs-223036842.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun has signed a deal with the CFL’s B.C. Lions, providing the backup to Patrick Mahomes with another opportunity to advance his professional football career. Oladokun spent four seasons as Mahomes' backup from 2022 to 2025, playing in three games and starting two, where he completed 35 of 55 passes for 235 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions, while also contributing with 23 rushing yards. He was part of two Super Bowl-winning Chiefs teams in 2023 and 2024, earning championship rings in those seasons. The 29-year-old was subsequently waived by the Chiefs and reached an injury settlement with the organization. Now, joining a B.C. Lions team that already features Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke as starter, Oladokun gets to showcase his skills after recovering from his injury during the 2026 season. His NFL experience, including starting NFL games and winning two Super Bowls while learning from one of the best quarterbacks, will make him a valuable addition to the Lions' quarterback room, providing them with a thrilling option for the coming years.",
  "summary": "After filling in for Mahomes, he now finds himself in the Canadian Football League.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Sunday Night Football: Patrick Mahomes throws for 382 yards, 3 TDs in 33-30 OT win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/sunday-night-football-patrick-mahomes-throws-for-382-yards-3-tds-in",
        "published": "2026-09-21T04:02:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Patrick Mahomes’ $4M family compound: How did he build his Missouri estate?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/patrick-mahomes-4m-family-compound-how-did-he-build-his-missouri",
        "published": "2026-09-21T11:35:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}