Lions Sign Former NFL Returner & North Texas Standout Jaelon Darden
The BC Lions announced on Monday that the team has signed American wide receiver Jaelon Darden. Darden (5’9, 175 lbs)- the Houston, Texas native was selected in round four (129th overall) by Tampa Bay in the 2021 NFL Draft and appeared in 21 games over the next two seasons with the team. Making his mark […]
Lions Sign Four More To Defensive Unit
The BC Lions announced the following four signings on Thursday: defensive lineman Mayan Ahanotu, defensive back Lorando Johnson, defensive back Tanner Volk and defensive lineman D.J. Walden. Ahanotu (6’3, 285 lbs)- was a member of the Indoor Football League Vegas Knight Hawks in 2025, where he registered 12 tackles and one blocked kick. After suiting […]
1st and Now | Kelowna Talk, Jacob Bond & Return Of A Fun Segment
Matt and Nik are back on what has been an exciting couple of days in Lions land. The fellas recap Monday’s Touchdown Kelowna announcements and look ahead to the two pivotal matchups with Calgary and Edmonton next summer. Jacob Bond knows a thing or two about the Apple Bowl from his time with the Okanagan […]
Lions Add Four American Defensive Backs
The BC Lions announced the signings of four American defensive backs on Wednesday: Adonis Alexander, Joe Foucha, Bruce Haron and Alex Teubner. Alexander (6’2, 195 lbs)- moves north after USFL and XFL stints in New Orleans and Michigan from 2022-24. The North Carolina native was selected by Washington in round six of the 2018 NFL […]
Lions Sign Five On Offence, Including 2025 Camp Attendee Jared Gipson
The BC Lions announced today the team has brought back American wide receiver Jared Gipson and signed four more Americans to the roster: offensive linemen Josh Castro and Christian Olmstead, wide receiver Kaedin Robinson and running back Antonio Wimbush Jr. Gipson (6’1, 205 lbs)- is back with the Lions after attending 2025 training camp in […]
November 24 | Nathan Rourke
BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke speaks to the media at Monday’s Touchdown Kelowna press conference, where the BC Lions announced the game dates and opponents for two regular season games in 2026. It all begins against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, June 27 and continues one week later, on Saturday, July 4, with the Edmonton […]
November 24 | Duane Vienneau
BC Lions president Duane Vienneau speaks to the media at Monday’s Touchdown Kelowna press conference, where the BC Lions announced the game dates and opponents for two regular season games in 2026. It all begins against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, June 27 and continues one week later, on Saturday, July 4, with the Edmonton […]
November 24 | Touchdown Kelowna Press Conference
It will be a back-to-back home series of epic proportions. On Monday, the BC Lions announced the dates and opponents for Touchdown Kelowna next summer. It all begins against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, June 27 and continues one week later, on Saturday, July 4, with the Edmonton Elks providing the opposition. Kickoff for these […]
Lions Re-Sign Former Canada West All-Star Anthony Bennett
The BC Lions announced today that National defensive lineman Anthony Bennett has re-signed with the team. Bennett (6’3, 230 lbs)- originally joined the Lions in August of this year and suited up in four regular season contests, recording one special teams tackle. Bennett began 2025 with the Ottawa REDBLACKS after not playing professional football the […]
Touchdown Kelowna Welcomes Stampeders & Elks To Okanagan In 2026
It will be a back-to-back home series of epic proportions. On Monday, the BC Lions announced the dates and opponents for Touchdown Kelowna next summer. It all begins against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, June 27 and continues one week later, on Saturday, July 4, with the Edmonton Elks providing the opposition. Kickoff for these […]