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Lions Add Two-Time Division All-Star Ciante Evans To Secondary
The BC Lions announced today the signing of American defensive back Ciante Evans to a one-year contract. Evans, 31, joins the Lions after spending 2023 with Montreal where he racked up 25 defensive tackles and three interceptions before helping the Alouettes take down Winnipeg in the 110th Grey Cup. The hard-hitting defender was a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 2021-22, registering 51 tackles and four interceptions while also adding four defensive stops in the 108th Grey Cup against ...
 
QB Jake Dolegala Joins Lions On One-Year Deal
The BC Lions announced today the signing of American quarterback Jake Dolegala to a two-year contract. Dolegala, 27, joins the Lions after two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders where he was pressed into starting duty for the final nine games after injuries to Trevor Harris and Mason Fine. Dolegala finished the campaign 216/333 for 2,641 yards and 11 touchdowns while throwing for a career-high 409 yards in a loss at the Lions in week 17 on September 29. The Hamburg, New York native ...
 
Lions Land Free Agent Edge Rusher Pete Robertson
The BC Lions announced today the signing of American defensive lineman Pete Robertson to a one-year contract. Robertson, 31, suited up with the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 2021-23, registering 86 defensive tackles, 21 sacks and six forced fumbles in 42 games. His nine sacks in the 2022 season tied him for fourth overall among CFL defenders. The native of Longview, Texas had NFL practice roster stints in Arizona and Washington from 2017-19 and attended 2016 training camp with the Seattle ...
 
Lions Sign National WR & Two-Time Grey Cup Champion Jake Harty
The BC Lions announced today the signing of free agent National wide receiver Jake Harty to a one-year contract. Harty, 32, brings 69 games of experience under his belt after most recently suiting up in 14 contests with the Montreal Alouettes in 2023, hauling in four receptions for 36 yards and chipping in on special teams with eight tackles before earning his second Grey Cup ring. The Calgary native was selected by the Ottawa REDBLACKS in round two (10th overall) of the 2015 CFL Draft and ...
 
Lions Add Free Agent QB Dakota Prukop
The BC Lions announced today the signing of free agent American quarterback Dakota Prukop to a one-year contract. Prukop, 30, joins the Lions after appearing in 27 games over two seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The short-yardage specialist rushed for 397 yards and 13 touchdowns on 111 carries while adding 11 completions for 209 yards and a pair of majors. Prukop rushed for 33 yards and two touchdowns in the 110th Grey Cup against Montreal and also scored two majors in short-yardage ...
 
"I Look At It As A Redemption Year" | Stanback Ready To Roar
One might think the remaining accomplishments will be gravy for William Stanback. After all, the bruising back has a pair of All-Star selections, an Eastern nomination for CFL Most Outstanding Player, and, most recently, got the ball rolling for Montreal’s offensive attack in their surprising upset of Winnipeg in the 110th Grey Cup. But after five years with the Alouettes and his first true experience as a sought-after free agent, Stanback wants the CFL world to remember just what he’s ...
 
🎥 William Stanback Media Availability | February 7
Newly signed running back William Stanback meets with the media to talk about his new chapter on the West Coast, his relationship with Vernon Adams Jr. and how he views 2024 as a chance for redemption.
 
Lions Sign Two-Time CFL All-Star William Stanback
The BC Lions announced today the signing of American running back William Stanback to a one-year contract. Stanback, 29, moves to the West Coast after five years with the Montreal Alouettes where he eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark on two occasions while also earning CFL and East Division All-Star nods in both 2019 and 2021. Stanback was also the East nominee for CFL Most Outstanding Player in the 2021 campaign after leading the CFL with 1,176 rushing yards. The bruising tailback racked up a ...
 
Ben Hladik Remains With Lions Through 2025 Season
The BC Lions announced today that National linebacker Ben Hladik has signed a two-year extension with the club. He was eligible to become a free agent on February 13. Hladik, 24, enjoyed a career year in 2023, becoming the first Canadian in franchise history to record 100 defensive tackles in a season while recording a career-best five sacks to go along with one interception. The Vernon native was selected by the Lions in round three (22nd overall) of the 2021 CFL Draft and would play a ...
 
Lions Sign Two-Time CFL All-Star William Stanback
The BC Lions announced today the signing of American running back William Stanback to a one-year contract. Stanback, 29, moves to the West Coast after five years with the Montreal Alouettes where he eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark on two occasions while also earning CFL and East Division All-Star nods in both 2019 and 2021. Stanback was also the East nominee for CFL Most Outstanding Player in the 2021 campaign after leading the CFL with 1,176 rushing yards. The bruising tailback racked up a ...
 
David Knevel Signs 2024 Extension With Lions
The BC Lions announced today that National offensive lineman David Knevel is remaining in black and orange with a one-year extension. He was eligible to become a free agent on February 13. Knevel, 29, battled back from injuries that kept him sidelined throughout 2022 and would not miss a game last season while earning the starting left guard position for the final six regular season games and two more in the playoffs. The Brantford, Ontario native was selected by the Lions in round three ...
 
Two-Time Division All-Star Marcus Sayles Remains With Lions Through '25
The BC Lions are hanging on to another key veteran piece as the club announced today that American defensive back Marcus Sayles has signed a two-year extension. He was eligible to become a free agent on February 13. Sayles, 29, returns for a fourth season in black and orange after recording 38 defensive tackles, three tackles for loss, one fumble recovery and seven pass breakups in 18 regular season games before adding Marcus added another seven tackles in two playoff contests and an ...
 
Belgian Freight Train Debaillie Re-Signs With Lions
The BC Lions announced today that Global defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie is staying put with a one-year extension. Debaillie was eligible to become a free agent on February 13. Debaillie, 26, is back for a third season with the club after racking up 14 defensive tackles and a pair of special teams stops across 18 regular season games. After joining the Lions as a free agent ahead of 2022, Debaillie emerged as the Lions’ most impactful Global player in recent years, recording 20 ...
 
Josh Woods Staying In Lions' Den With Two-Year Extension
The BC Lions announced today that American linebacker Josh Woods has signed a two-year extension with the team through 2025. He was eligible to become a free agent on February 13. Woods, 26, enjoyed a career year in 2023 with 54 total tackles (45 defence, nine special teams), a pair of interceptions and one defensive touchdown while suiting up in all 18 regular season games for the first time in his career. The native of Ontario, California originally signed with the team in October 2021 ...
 
Three More Years For Big Cat | Jevon Cottoy Signs Extension Through 2026
Another major offensive weapon is staying put as the BC Lions have signed National wide receiver Jevon Cottoy to a three-year extension through 2026. Cottoy was eligible to become a free agent on February 13. Cottoy, 27, made more big strides in 2023 with 57 receptions for 807 yards and four touchdowns, establishing new career highs in each category. The big target then hauled in six catches for 63 yards and a touchdown in the Western Semi-Final win over Calgary. Cottoy originally signed ...
 
'Batman' Returns | Lions Re-Sign Hollins Through 2025
Batman Returns: the BC Lions announced today that American wide receiver Alexander Hollins has signed an extension that keeps him with the club through 2025. Hollins was eligible to become a free agent on February 13. “I’m blessed for the opportunity to remain with this great organization that allowed me to prolong my football career,” Hollins said. “We’ve been building this brick by brick for a couple of seasons and the work has already begun for 2024 and beyond. ’FTC’ all the way!” The ...
 
'Flint' The Specialist Remains In Den With 2024 Extension
The BC Lions announced today that American punter Stefan Flintoft has signed a one-year extension through the 2025 season. Flintoft was eligible to become a free agent on February 13. Flintoft, 28, enters his fourth season with the team after finishing with 2023 with 95 punts for 4,439 yards (46.7-yard average) and 67 kickoffs for 4,144 yards (61.9-yard average), ending the season 5th in the CFL in both categories. The California native also enjoyed a solid 2022 campaign, finishing third in ...
 
By the Numbers | Keon Hatcher's biggest games
CFL.ca takes you through some of the best games of recently extended Keon Hatcher’s career with the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League.
 
CFL All-Star Keon Hatcher Signs Extension Through 2026 Season
A key weapon in the BC Lions’ arsenal is staying put as the team announced on Monday that American wide receiver Keon Hatcher has signed a three-year extension through the 2026 season. Hatcher was eligible to become a free agent on February 13. “British Columbia is my football home. I’m grateful for the opportunity to help finish what we’ve started with this excellent group of players and coaches,” said Hatcher.  “Last year didn’t end the way I wanted, but my recovery and rehab are on ...
 
Lions Lock Up 'Scary' Terry Williams Through 2025
The BC Lions announced today that American returner/wide receiver Terry Williams has signed a two-year extension that keeps him in orange and black through the 2025 season. Williams was eligible to become a free agent on February 13. The Greenwood, Mississippi native enjoyed a career year in 2023, racking up a CFL-best 1,315 yards on 57 kickoff returns while his 878 punt return yards were good for third overall. ‘Scary’ Terry’s biggest play of them all was a 120-yard missed field goal ...
 
Sione Teuhema Remains With Lions Through 2025 Season
The BC Lions locked up a key piece to the pass rush today as American defensive lineman Sione Teuhema has signed a two-year extension through the 2025 season. Teuhema was eligible to become a free agent on February 13. Teuhema (6’4, 249 lbs)- returns for a third season with the club after recording 37 defensive tackles, seven sacks and a pair of fumble recoveries across 17 regular season contests while also registering a pair of tackles and an 11-yard sack in the Western Final at ...
 
Rouyer Stays In The Den With Two-Year Extension
The BC Lions announced on Thursday that Global linebacker Maxime Rouyer has signed an extension with the club through the 2025 season. Rouyer (6’1, 225 lbs)- will return for a third season with the Lions and fifth in the Canadian Football League after racking up seven special teams tackles and one defensive stop for a loss across 12 games in 2023. The native of Troyes, France was selected by Edmonton in round four of the 2019 European Draft and would appear in 18 games over two seasons with ...