CFL B.C. Lions

Lions Add Three to Practice Roster

Published on October 18, 2010 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


(Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club announced this morning that three players have been add to the practice roster including import defensive end Anthony Hoke, import wide receiver Edward Britton and import offensive lineman Nick Hennessey.

Hoke comes to the Lions after two seasons of Arena Football with the Green Bay Bizzard and Cleveland Gladiators. He was also an undrafted free agent signing of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2008 following a four-year career at the University of Cincinnati. He departed the Bearcats second in career sacks with 21.

Britton attended mini-camp with the Cleveland Browns this past spring after a standout career at Texas Tech. While with the Red Raiders he notched 125 receptions for 1,722 yards over 50 games and added 14 TD's.

Hennessey signed as an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills this year after a decorated career at Colgate University. Playing both guard and tackle, he received All-Patriot League honours in 2008 and helped anchor an offense in 2009 that ranked fourth in rushing and 12th in total offence.

The next BC Lions home game is Sunday, October 31st at 2:00 pm versus the Saskatchewan Roughriders presented by Terasen Gas. Catch the action beginning with the pregame show starting at 12:00 pm on the home of the Lions, TEAM 1410. For tickets call 604.589.ROAR.

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