Matthew Shiltz is calling it a career.
The quarterback is signing a one-day contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to retire as a member of the team on Thursday.
The 33-year-old Shiltz played eight seasons in the CFL, beginning his career with the Montreal Alouettes from 2017 to 2021 before joining the Tiger-Cats from 2022 to 2023. He also spent a year each with the Calgary Stampeders and the Ottawa Redblacks.
Shiltz played a total of 106 games in the CFL, including 28 with the Tiger-Cats.
“Hamilton felt like a second home to me. Coming here, it’s where I really felt I settled down as a player and as a man,” said Shiltz in a news release. “There was something different about this place and something different about playing in front of the fans that always stuck with me. To the Ticats fans, thank you for welcoming me in. This place will always have a special place in my heart.”
Shiltz started a total of 14 games in his career, including six with the Tiger-Cats. Over his 106 games, Shiltz completed 64.1 per cent of his passes for 5,078 yards and 22 touchdowns against 27 interceptions. The native of St. Charles, Ill., also rushed 124 times for 789 yards and six touchdowns.
