1st and Now | Rourke Staying Home, Plus A Discussion With 3 Returning Lions!
It’s a great time of the year for CFL talk! Matt and Nik break down Nathan Rourke’s multi-year contract extension and what it means for both the Lions franchise and quarterback record books. With the free agency period less than two weeks away, we discuss a busy time for key transactions and speak with Adam […]
Rourke Remains Home Through 2028!
The BC Lions announced on Tuesday that National quarterback Nathan Rourke has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the club through 2028. Rourke is entering the final year of his current deal, signed in August 2024. “I’m honoured to continue my lifelong dream as a professional football player with the BC Lions. I’m […]
Lions Sign NFL Veteran and former Notre Dame RB Tony Jones Jr.
The BC Lions announced on Monday that the team has signed American running back Tony Jones Jr. Jones (5’11, 224 lbs)- the St. Petersburg, Florida native signed with the New Orleans Saints as a non-drafted free agent in 2020 before appearing in 12 games over the next three seasons and running for 163 yards on […]
Lions In Langford Pre-Season Kickoff Moved Up Two Hours
The Canadian Football League and BC Lions announced on Friday that our pre-season opener against the Edmonton Elks at the City of Langford’s Starlight Stadium has been moved to 2:00 pm PST. The matchup takes place on Saturday, May 23. Originally scheduled for 4:00 pm PST, the earlier kickoff is designed to give fans more […]
Lions Embark On Another Tour Of Community Visits Across British Columbia
(Vancouver)- School visits from the BC Lions are back in session. Returning for 2026, the club has kicked off our annual tour of school programs, with Lion players presenting in more than 125 schools across the province. Our Be More Than A Bystander, Energy Champions and Team Up To End Racism programs will be on […]
Lions Extend Offensive Lineman Kory Woodruff Through 2027
The BC Lions are keeping another key veteran in the mix, as American offensive lineman Kory Woodruff has signed a two-year contract extension. He was eligible to become a free agent on February 10. “Kory continues to grow as an impact offensive lineman for us,” said general manager Ryan Rigmaiden. “He’s been terrific at guard […]
Linebackers Hladik & Messam Ink Contract Extensions With The Lions
The BC Lions announced today that National linebackers Ben Hladik and Isaiah Messam have signed contract extensions with the team. Both players were eligible to become free agents on February 10. Hladik (6’4, 235 lbs)- it’s a two-year pact for the Vernon and UBC Thunderbirds product, who is coming off a 2025 campaign where he […]
1st and Now | 2026 Season Premiere With Paul LaPolice
Matt and Nik are back for another year of fun and hard-hitting BC Lions talk! On our maiden voyage of 2026, we recap Holiday activities and a busy couple of weeks of signings. TSN analyst and Canada Flag Football head coach Paul LaPolice stops by to talk about his Lions outlook for this season and […]
All-CFL Defensive Lineman Casey Sayles Agrees To Terms With Lions
The BC Lions announced today that the team has agreed to terms with American defensive lineman Casey Sayles on a two-year contract. “Casey’s been a consistent pass rusher since he entered the Canadian Football League,” said general manager Ryan Rigmaiden. “He’s the type of player you have to game-plan for, or he’ll tear you up. […]
Winter Meetings Availability | Ryan Rigmaiden & Buck Pierce
BC Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden and head coach Buck Pierce speak to the media at the CFL Winter Meetings in Calgary. Topics included pending free agents, reflection on how year one with this regime ended and last week’s CFLPA report card grades. #BCLions #CFL BC Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden and head coach […]