2019 FREE AGENCY TRACKER

He’s back! Mike Reilly is back in orange and he signs with the Lions on CFL Free Agency Day.

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The BC Lions Football Club is very pleased to announce that free agent quarterback Mike Reilly has signed a four-year, $2.9 million contract with the team. “This is a historic day for our organization and for fans of the BC Lions,” said GM Ed Hervey. “Acquiring one of the CFL’s elite quarterbacks is an extremely rare opportunity and we’re thrilled to welcome Mike home to the Lions.” Originally joining the Leos in the later stages of the 2010 season and ascending to a back-up role, Reilly ...

Linebacker Maleki Harris Signed By Lions

The BC Lions Football Club today announced that free agent international linebacker Maleki Harris has signed a 2019 contract with the team. Harris (6’2”, 225) joins the Leos after appearing in 33 regular season games for the Calgary Stampeders over the past four seasons collecting 35 defensive tackles and another 22 on special teams to go along with an interception. In addition to his regular season action, the Alabama native also dressed in a pair playoff games during his time in Calgary ...

Lions Welcome Receiver Duron Carter

The BC Lions Football Club today announced that free agent receiver Duron Carter has signed a contract with the team for the 2019 season. “Players of Duron’s remarkable ability are what make our league special and he’s going to be a very big piece of our offence in 2019,” said GM Ed Hervey. “We had a lot of interest in him last year when he became available during the season and it’s great to finally get this deal done.” Carter (6’5”, 205) was most recently a member of the Toronto Argonauts ...

Lions Add Canadians Davis, Stanford and Woodman

The BC Lions Football Club today announced that free agents Terrell Davis (LB), Joshua Stanford (WR) and Josh Woodman (DB) have signed contracts with the team for the 2019 season. Davis (6’0”, 225) hails from Victoria and returns to the West Coast after spending three seasons and 51 regular season games in Hamilton. A UBC grad who became the 21st overall selection in the 2016 CFL Draft, Davis immediately stepped in as a defensive and special teams mainstay in Steel Town recording 20 special ...

Lions Add John White To Backfield

The BC Lions Football Club today announced that free agent international running back John White has signed a contract for the 2019 season. White (5’8”, 185) joins the Lions following a one-year stay with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2018 where he saw action in seven games rolling-up 400 yards on 78 attempts for a healthy 5.1-yard average carry. “John is a proven running back who adds a lot to an offence,” said GM Ed Hervey. “He runs with power, protects the passer and can ...

Lions Re-Sign Running Back Brandon Rutley

The BC Lions Football Club today announced that international running back Brandon Rutley has signed a contract extension for the 2019 season. Rutley (5’11”, 190) was eligible to become a free agent on Tuesday morning. Acquired by way of trade with the Montreal Alouettes last January, the Alabama native was a healthy scratch in the early part of the 2018 season before being inserted into the starting lineup against Ottawa in July. Taking full advantage of the opportunity, Rutley had an ...

International DB Chris Edwards Signs With Lions

The BC Lions Football Club today announced that free agent defensive back Chris Edwards has signed a 2019 contract with the team. Edwards (6’2”, 220) saw action in 35 games over the past two seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos. The Detroit native has racked-up 70 total tackles and three interceptions including a pick-six. “Chris is another very valuable pick-up for us on defence,” said GM Ed Hervey. “Not only can he play multiple positions, he brings the kind of physicality ...

Lions Beef Up Secondary With Addition Of Aaron Grymes

The BC Lions Football Club today announced that free agent defensive back Aaron Grymes has signed a 2019 contract with the team. “Aaron is one of the CFL’s top defensive backs and will be a welcome addition to our secondary,” said GM Ed Hervey. “His ability to play both halfback and corner is a level of versatility that is of tremendous value to us and we’re excited to have him onboard.” Grymes (5’11, 185) brings 66 games of experience west to the Lions as well as a ...

Lions Lock receiver Up Lemar Durant

The BC Lions Football Club today announced that free agent receiver Lemar Durant has signed a contract with the team. “Lemar is one the premier Canadian receivers in the league right now and this is a big signing for us today,” said GM Ed Hervey. “We want our offence to be dynamic with playmakers at every position and Lemar represents a big upgrade for us.” Durant (6,2”, 230) a Vancouver native and SFU grad was Calgary’s second-round selection (18th overall) in the ...

Lions Sign OL Sukh Chungh To Three-Year Deal

The BC Lions Football Club today announced that free agent offensive guard Sukh Chungh has signed a three-year contract with the team. “We believe the identity of our football team will be significantly defined by the style of play of our offensive line and Sukh represents everything we want our offensive line to be in 2019,” said GM Ed Hervey. “A player of his experience and ability had numerous options in free agency and the fact he has chosen to return home to Vancouver ...

Bryan Burnham | The Tale That Keeps On Giving

The Canadian Football League is ripe with the kind of ‘feel good’ stories that could easily be pitched to a Hollywood producer on any given day. The trail blazed by a Philadelphia kid named Bryan Burnham tops that list. His senior season at the University of Tulsa cut short due to injury; the athletic wide receiver was looking for any pro team to give him a shot. That’s where his sister Shannon Ulmer came in. Working as the executive assistant to Wally Buono in the winter ...

Lions re-sign offensive lineman Hunter Steward

The BC Lions Football Club today announced that pending free agent offensive lineman Hunter Steward has signed a contract extension with the team for the 2019 season. Steward (6’6”, 315) appeared in 14 games a starter at guard for the club in 2018 and pushed his five-year Lions career total to 58 appearances overall. Originally coming to the club as the sixth-overall selection in the 2013 CFL Draft, the Calgary native has become a mainstay at guard over the past three seasons. ʺHunter’s ...

Lions Re-Sign CFL West All-Star Bryan Burnham Through 2020

The BC Lions Football Club today officially announced that pending free agent receiver Bryan Burnham has signed a two-year contract extension with the team keeping him in black and orange through the 2020 season. Burnham (6’2”, 205) led all Lions pass-grabbers with 1,029 yards on 67 receptions in 2018, his third-straight 1,000-yard season. ʺBryan is a big part of our offence and this is a key signing for us on the eve of free agency.ʺ said GM Ed Hervey. ʺWe believe that we haven’t yet seen ...

Lions Lock Up TJ Lee Through 2020

With less than 48 hours until the CFL free agency period begins, the BC Lions have held on to a key piece of their secondary with the signing of TJ Lee III to a new deal through 2020. “I’m thrilled to be back in the Lions den for at least two more years and to be a part of what Ed and coach Claybrooks are building,” said Lee on Sunday afternoon. “It has been a fun journey up here and now I look forward to continuing the chase for a Grey Cup ring.” A Seattle ...

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Reilly On Duron Carter | "He's a threat every time that he's on the field."

Mike Reilly is looking forward to playing with Duron Carter and feels he will be a positive influence on the locker room.

Mike Reilly Message To Lions Fans

Quarterback Mike Reilly is excited to be back and to play in front of fans at BC Place.

Sukh Chungh | "I Just Want To Be A Good Leader."

Sukh Chungh on signing with BC Lions and how much he loves being a role model for young Sikhs in the lower mainland.

Mike Reilly Press Conference | Feb. 12

Quarterback Mike Reilly and General Manager Ed Hervey meet with the media after Tuesday’s four-year contract was announced.

Sukh Chungh| "I'm Very Excited To Play With Mike Reilly."

Offensive lineman Sukh Chungh on joining Mike Reilly with the BC Lions.

Reilly | "Ed gave me a chance. I've always appreciated that."

Quarterback Mike Reilly on his relationship with GM Ed Hervey and being re-united on the west coast.

"I Can't Put Into Words How Exciting It Is To Be Back Home."

We spoke with receiver Bryan Burnham after his new two-year deal with the Lions became official on Monday morning.

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He’s back! Mike Reilly is back in orange and he signs with the Lions on CFL Free Agency Day.

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