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2020 Free Agency Central

 
Lions Sign Free Agent Wide Receiver Dominique Rhymes
The BC Lions Football Club announced on Friday that free agent wide receiver Dominque Rhymes (A) has signed a one-year contract with the team. Rhymes, 26, joins the Lions following three seasons with the Ottawa RedBlacks where he appeared in 36 regular season games and also helped Ottawa reach the 106th Grey Cup in 2018. His most productive season came in 2019  with 65 receptions for a team-leading 1,056 yards and five touchdowns. A native of Miami, Rhymes played three seasons at Florida ...
 
Free Agent WR Caleb Holley Signs With Lions
The BC Lions Football Club announced on Friday that free agent wide receiver Caleb Holley (A) has signed a one-year contract with the team. Holley, 29, spent 2019 with Ottawa RedBlacks and recorded 48 receptions for 487 yards in 14 games. Prior to his time in the nation’s capital, Holley played three seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. His most productive campaign was in 2016 when he caught 56 passes for 655 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Following his senior year at Eastern Central ...
 
Lions Sign Free Agent Wide Receiver Devon Bailey
  The BC Lions Football Club announced on Wednesday morning that free agent wide receiver Devon Bailey (N) has signed a one-year contract with the team. The 29-year old has suited up in 58 career CFL games split between Edmonton (2014-16) and Saskatchewan (2017-18), recording a total of 48 receptions for 658 yards and four touchdowns. A native of Mississauga, Ontario, Devon was drafted by Edmonton in round one (sixth overall) of the 2014 CFL Draft following four seasons at St. Francis ...
 
Lions Bring Back Linebacker Dyshawn Davis
The BC Lions Football Club announced on Wednesday morning that free agent linebacker Dyshawn Davis (A) has returned to the team on a one-year contract. Dyshawn (6’2, 230 pounds) originally cracked the Lions roster out of training camp in 2016 and would appear in five games over the next two seasons. His big breakout season came in 2018 where he showed his prowess on special teams with 22 tackles and a forced fumble while also adding 13 tackles on defence. He made his CFL playoff debut in ...
 
🎥 Ed Hervey and Rick Campbell Break Down New Additions
General manager Ed Hervey and head coach Rick Campbell meet with the media inside the TELUS media centre to break down the club’s new additions in free agency.
 
Micah Johnson | Tackling Adversity And Much More
There are indeed many examples of talented, dedicated football players that have been met with adversity on their climb to the top of the mountain. Only a handful of them, however, succeed on the ascent to glory. Micah Johnson is a classic example of one that did. After he was released by no less than five NFL organizations in a three-year span, Johnson found his way to the Calgary Stampeders in 2013 and was enjoying a successful rookie campaign before tearing his ACL in the regular season ...
 
Lions Bolster Defensive Line With Addition of Micah Johnson
The BC Lions Football Club announced on Tuesday that free agent defensive lineman Micah Johnson (A) has signed a one-year contract with the team. Over the course of his CFL career, Micah has established himself as one of the league’s premier pass rushers. In 96 career games, the 31-year old has recorded 184 defensive tackles, 45 sacks and six forced fumbles.   “We are thrilled to get a player of Micah’s calibre here with the BC Lions, “ said GM Ed Hervey. “His track record as one ...
 
Lions Add Free Agent Linebacker Kevin Francis
BC Lions Football Club continued a busy opening day of CFL free agency by signing linebacker Kevin Francis (N) to a one-year contract. Kevin most recently was a member of the Ottawa RedBlacks where he recorded eight special teams tackles in seven games during the 2019 season. The Toronto native spent his first three CFL seasons (2016-18) with the Saskatchewan Roughriders where he suited up in 45 games and registered 15 defensive tackles, 29 special teams tackles and a pair of forced ...
 
Lions Sign Offensive Lineman Ryker Mathews
The BC Lions Football Club announced on Tuesday afternoon that free agent offensive lineman Ryker Mathews (A) has signed a two-year contract with the team. The native of American Fork, Utah joins the Lions following a three-year stint with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats where he suited up in 41 games. Ryker enjoyed his most successful campaign in 2019, helping anchor an offensive line that played a big role in Hamilton leading the CFL in net offence, points scored, passing yards and first ...
 
"I'm a gritty player with a little finesse"
 
Defensive Lineman Ryan Brown Signs With Lions
The BC Lions have signed free agent defensive lineman Ryan Brown (A) to a one-year contract with the team. Ryan joins the Lions following a two-year stint with the Montreal Alouettes where he recorded 29 defensive tackles, eight sacks and a pair of forced fumbles in 31 games. He later attended a workout with the Minnesota Vikings in December. Ryan attended 2017 training camp with the Cincinatti Bengals and registered five combined tackles in four pre-season contests. In four seasons ...
 
Lions Land Defensive Lineman J.R. Tavai
The BC Lions Football Club added yet another piece on Tuesday’s free agent frenzy, signing former Ottawa RedBlacks defensive lineman J.R. Tavai to a one-year contract. The 26-year old is coming off a productive season in the nation’s capital where he recorded a team-leading seven sacks to go along with 49 defensive tackles and three forced fumbles. J.R. migrated north after spending parts of two seasons (2015-16) on the Tennessee Titans practice roster. He originally signed with the Titans ...
 
Lions sign DE Chris Casher to 1-year deal
The BC Lions Football Club announced on Tuesday that free agent defensive end Chris Casher (A) has signed a one-year contract with the team. The native of Mobile, Alabama spent 2019 with the Calgary Stampeders where he racked up 34 defensive tackles, seven sacks and a forced fumble in 16 games. Following NFL training camp stints with the Oakland Raiders and New York Giants, the 26-year old was signed to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers practice roster in October of 2017 and attended 2018 training ...
 
Rain Man Returns!
 The BC Lions Football Club announced on Tuesday that free agent running back/returner Chris Rainey (A) has signed a one-year contract to return to the organization he called home from 2015-18. “Having a playmaker like Chris back with the Lions will be a major boost to our special teams unit,” said Lions GM Ed Hervey. “His speed and ability to flip the field position on any given moment will also be beneficial to our offence. One of the CFL’s most dynamic playmakers, Chris spent ...
 
Defensive Back Garry Peters Re-Signs With Lions
The BC Lions Football Club announced on Tuesday morning that defensive back Garry   Peters has signed a two-year contract to remain in orange and black. Garry was eligible to become a free agent at 9:00 AM PT. “Garry was an integral piece to our improved secondary last season and having his athleticism and speed back with the likes of Aaron Grymes and T.J. Lee will be a huge boost to our defence,” said GM Ed Hervey. The Atlanta native and former standout with the Clemson Tigers enjoyed his ...
 
Free Agent DB Derek Jones Signs With Lions
The BC Lions Football Club announced on Tuesday that free agent defensive back Derek Jones (N) has signed a two-year contract with the team. “I’m stoked to be joining such a great organization,” said Jones after signing his contract. “Talking with Ed and Rick and hearing their overall vision for this team made it an even easier decision for me to come home.” The Simon Fraser product was drafted in round four (29th overall) by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2014. ...
 
Lions Sign Free Agent Defensive Lineman Cameron Walker
The BC Lions Football Club announced on Tuesday that free agent defensive lineman Cameron Walker (N) has signed a one-year contract with the team. The London, Ontario native has suited up in 65 games over the past five seasons split between Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa while seeing most of his action on special teams. The 27-year old was originally drafted by the Argonauts in round three (21st overall) of the 2015 CFL Draft and was a member of their Grey Cup-winning squad in 2017. His most ...
 
1st and Now Ep. 19 | Catching Up With Coach Campbell
Episode 19 of 1st and Now is jam-packed with football content! Matt Baker and Travis Lulay speak with head coach Rick Campbell on his re-adjustment to the west coast and what he is looking for in free agency next week. Plus, they recap Super Bowl LIV.
 
Lions Lock Up T.J. Lee To Extension Through 2021
The BC Lions Football Club announced on Tuesday it has signed defensive back T.J. Lee to a contract extension through the 2021 season. T.J. was eligible to become a free agent after 2020.  “This is where I want to be and I couldn’t be more excited to remain here in the future as we pursue our goal of winning some Grey Cups,” said Lee. “Both the organization and my family have given me great support along the way.” A native of Seattle, T.J. was the club’s 2019 nominee for Most Outstanding ...
 
Lions Sign Aaron Grymes For Two More Seasons
The BC Lions Football Club announced on Wednesday morning it has re-signed defensive back Aaron Grymes through the 2021 season. Aaron was eligible to become a free agent on February 11th. “I came to the Lions last year because I believe we’re building something special and I never wanted to leave after just one year,” said Grymes from his offseason home in Idaho. “ I’m grateful to have the trust of the organization and for them to allow me to continue playing the game I love.” Aaron was a ...
 
Lions Sign Veteran OL Hunter Steward For Two More Seasons
The BC Lions Football Club announced on Thursday morning it has re-signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Hunter Steward for two more seasons. Hunter was eligible to become a free agent on February 11th. “I’m very excited and proud to be staying with the only professional organization I’ve ever known,” said Steward. “Talking with Ed and hearing his vision with how he plans on building this team made this an even easier decision for me.”  Originally drafted in the first round (sixth ...
 
Lions Sign OL Peter Godber To Extension Through 2021
The BC Lions Football Club announced on Friday it has signed OL Peter Godber (N) to a one-year contract extension that will keep him in orange and black through the 2021 season. Peter was eligible to become a free agent after 2020. “Peter is an excellent young piece for our offensive line and helps us with the continuity on our roster,” said GM Ed Hervey. “The dedication he has shown working out with other members of the offensive line here at our facility this offseason further shows his ...