CFL B.C. Lions

Lions Bring Back Anthony Thompson, Add Matt McConnell to Roster

Published on June 23, 2021 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


(Vancouver)- The BC Lions Football Club announced the following transactions today:

Sign to roster: DB Anthony Thompson (N) and DB Matt McConnell (N).

Thompson (6'0", 205 lbs)- A second-round draft pick (12th overall) of the Lions in 2016, the Montreal native is back with the squad after suiting up in 64 games over the previous four seasons in orange, including all 18 contests in each of his first three years. The versatile DB recorded 93 defensive tackles, four interceptions plus a forced fumble.

McConnell (6'3", 210 lbs)- The native of Chilliwack appeared in 15 games at St. Mary's from 2016-17, recording 42 total tackles, five interceptions and four pass breakups. He was a member of the BCFC Okanagan Sun in 2015 where he racked up 23 total tackles, a pair of interceptions and also hauled in one reception for 30 yards in a 64-0 win over the Valley Huskers.

The Lions also announced today that DB Derek Jones (N) and FB Mario Villamizar (N) have retired from football.

2021 BC Lions Training Camp presented by Sun Peaks Resort begins Saturday, July 10th at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops.

The BC Lions ticketing team has some amazing offers so fans can be part of the action! A 5-game Welcome-Back Pack & a $10 Single Game Ticket reservation!

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