The BC Lions Football Club is pleased to announce that national fullback Rolly Lumbala has re-signed with the Lions through the 2018 season. Lumbala was eligible to enter free agency in February.
“Rolly is a tremendous leader both on and off the field,” said GM and head coach Wally Buono. “His efforts often times go uncelebrated, but Rolly’s contribution to our offence was a big part of why the Lions were one of the top rushing teams last season and why our special teams saw a big improvement. It’s good to know that Rolly will be a part of 2017.”
Coming off the 2016 season in which he started all 18 regular season games at fullback for the sixth time in as many years, Rolly enjoy
ed another steady and productive campaign for the Leos.
As effective as ever in his role as a pass-blocking back, Rolly still managed four carries for a career-high 46 rushing yards last year as well as a career-best 31-yard romp versus Saskatchewan on November 5th. He also chipped in with 70 yards through the air on eight receptions and continued his valuable role on special teams.
The University of Idaho grad who grew up in Calgary originally joined the Leos as the 9th overall selection in the 2008 CFL Draft and has now logged 153 regular season games which places him in the club’s top-50 all-time.
“I love being a Lion and playing in this incredible city,” said Lumbala. “I believe we showed last season that we are a talented and competitive team that has all the makings of a champion.”