Program News – Page 61 – Northwest Football Report

Lions Sign Former San Jose State Receiving Leader Bailey Gaither

March 6, 2025 /// SOURCE: Matt Baker ↗

The BC Lions have added another playmaker to the wide receiver room with the signing of American Bailey Gaither. Gaither (6’1, 182 lbs)- moves north after a four-year...

Lions Promote Rob Ralph To Assistant GM, Add U.S. Scout Will Ark

March 5, 2025 /// SOURCE: Matt Baker ↗

BC Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden announced today that Rob Ralph has been promoted to assistant general manager as well as the addition of United States scout Will...

Touchdown Pacific Collects Honour At Greater Victoria Sports Awards

February 28, 2025 /// SOURCE: @BakesTakes84 ↗

The BC Lions scored a major this week as Touchdown Pacific was awarded Co-Event of the Year for 2024 at the annual Greater Victoria Sports Awards. “This award...

Carl Meyer | From Pro Rugby To Pro Football

February 28, 2025 /// SOURCE: Steven Chang ↗

Kicking has always been one of his required skills in rugby. At 33, South Africa’s Carl Meyer could be the next Lions punter. Kicking has always been...

🎙️ 1st and Now | Farhan Helps Wrap Up A Busy February

February 26, 2025 /// SOURCE: BC Lions ↗

What happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas. The boys are back and Bakes is playing hurt after a few days of fun in Sin City. He and...

Lions Round Out Staff With Hiring of Running Backs Coach Kristian Matte

February 26, 2025 /// SOURCE: Matt Baker ↗

The BC Lions on Wednesday announced the hiring of Kristian Matte as running backs coach. The native of St. Hubert, Quebec joins the staff nearly three months following...

Lions Add OL Derwin Gray & RB Nathaniel Peat

February 19, 2025 /// SOURCE: @BakesTakes84 ↗

The BC Lions announced on Wednesday the signings of two Americans: offensive lineman Derwin Gray and running back Nathaniel Peat. Gray (6’4, 320 lbs)- spent the last two...

Covington | “I’ve Always Been About Winning”

February 19, 2025 /// SOURCE: Matt Baker ↗

Christian Covington speaks on taking the lessons from a roller coaster 2024 campaign as he and the Lions look to get back to winning ways. Christian Covington...

Benevides Preaching ‘FBI’ In Return To DC Role

February 14, 2025 /// SOURCE: Matt Baker ↗

Over 20 years since his first arrival, Mike Benevides is loving life as he begins another round at running the BC Lions defence. Over 20 years since...

David Mackie Announces Retirement After Six Seasons With Lions

February 13, 2025 /// SOURCE: Matt Baker ↗

One of the longest-serving BC Lions is moving on to his next chapter as David Mackie announced his retirement on Thursday. “It’s a bittersweet day as I say...

🎙️1st and Now | The Moj Talks Free Agency, New Orleans & More

February 13, 2025 /// SOURCE: BC Lions ↗

The boys are back to recap a busy first couple of days on the free agent front for your BC Lions. Bob “The Moj” Marjanovich stops by to...

🎥 GM Ryan Rigmaiden On Free Agent Additions | February 11

February 12, 2025 /// SOURCE: BC Lions ↗

General manager Ryan Rigmaiden meets the media following a productive morning on the opening of free agency. The Lions added seven new players while retaining a key piece...

Lions Add Former Indiana Hoosiers Standout DB Jaylin Williams

February 12, 2025 /// SOURCE: Matt Baker ↗

The BC Lions announced on Wednesday that American defensive back Jaylin Williams has signed with the team. Williams (6’0, 188 lbs)- the Mississippi native signed with the Minnesota...

Nathan Cherry Re-Signs With Lions For 2025 Season

February 11, 2025 /// SOURCE: Matt Baker ↗

The BC Lions announced on Tuesday that National defensive lineman Nathan Cherry has re-signed for 2025. Cherry (6’3, 240 lbs)- the Saskatoon native returns for a fourth season...

Bad Moon Rysen: Lions Add Free Agent WR John