Matthew Peterson

Matthew Peterson (born January 29, 2001) is a Canadian professional football running back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Alberta.

Early life Matthew Peterson was born on January 29, 2001. He attended Brooks Composite High School in Brooks, Alberta.

University career Peterson played U Sports football for the Alberta Golden Bears of the University of Alberta. He majored in arts at Alberta. The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Peterson appeared in eight games in 2021, recording 99 carries for 438 yards and three touchdowns, and 18 receptions for 162 yards and three touchdowns.

Peterson re-signed with the Tiger-Cats on December 9, 2024. On April 29, 2025, the morning of the CFL draft, Peterson, the second overall pick in the 2025 CFL global draft, and the 39th overall pick in the 2025 CFL draft were traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for Kyle Samson, the eighth pick in the 2025 global draft, and the 36th pick in the 2025 CFL draft. On June 12, 2025, in Winnipeg's season opener against the BC Lions, Blue Bombers starting running back Brady Oliveira left the game with an injury late in the first quarter. Peterson then made his CFL debut, rushing 23 times for 130 yards and one touchdown as Winnipeg won 34–20. He was named the CFL Running Back of the Week.

On May 31, 2026, Peterson was released as part of final roster cuts but immediately signed to the team's practice roster.