Brady Oliveira becomes fifth Canadian to reach 6,000 career rushing yards - CFL.ca

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Winnipeg’s Brady Oliveira was named the sixth CFL rusher in league history to pass 6,000 yards during a July 24, 2026 game against Calgary in a night game. He opened the second quarter of the game with a 45-yard score, launching his team's offense, effectively energizing the fans. No other active Canadian running back has done this much yardage so far, leaving Oliveira a unique talent, establishing a new benchmark. Oliveira hasn’t missed a start since 2017, showing his durability, evidence of his consistency. He now leads all current CFL rushers in career yards, confirming his position at the top, exceeding his rivals. Winnipeg still tries to make the playoffs this year, striving for a postseason berth, in spite of stiff competition.

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