NEED TO KNOW:

• Acquired: Signed by EDM 01/07/24
• CFL experience (Elks): 6 (1)
• College: Sacramento State (2008-10)
• Highlights:
  • Finished second in the CFL with 24 passing touchdowns in 16 games (14 starts).
  • Set a career-high on Sept. 2, 2024 at CGY with 486 passing yards
  • In 2023, led the USFL in passing yards with 2,433 in 10 games for the New Orleans Breakers.
  • Led the CFL in passing yards in 2022, throwing for 4,731 yards with 23 touchdowns.
  • Two-time Grey Cup champion with the Toronto Argonauts (2017-2022).
  • An East Division all-star in 2021 and 2022.

YEAR-BY-YEAR:

• 2024: (Edmonton) In 16 games (14 starts), Bethel-Thompson completed 318 of 468 (67.9 per cent) for 3,748 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
• 2023: (New Orleans Breakers) In 10 games, Bethel-Thompson threw for 14 touchdowns, while leading New Orleans to a 7-3 record.
• 2017-22: (Toronto) He threw for a combined 13,261 yards and 70 passing touchdowns in 74 CFL games — including 46 as a starter. Enters the 2024 season with a CFL career completion percentage of 66.8 and a passer rating of 92.4.