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Official...BC Lions Sign Bryan Burnham to Two-Year Contract

February 12, 2017 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


Official...BC Lions Sign Bryan Burnham to Two-Year Contract
Official...BC Lions Sign Bryan Burnham to Two-Year Contract
(B.C. Lions)

Vancouver- The BC Lions Football Club is very pleased to announce that international receiver Bryan Burnham has signed a contract with the team through the 2018 season. Burnham, a 2016 CFL All-Star was eligible to become a free agent on Tuesday.

"Bryan enjoyed a breakout season last year and his return is great news for our team and our fans," said GM and head coach Wally Buono. "Our offence made a lot of progress last season and keeping it intact will give us a very good starting point in 2017."

Burnham (6'2", 205) hauled in 79 receptions for 1,392 yards with three touchdowns in 2016 and notched at least one catch in all 18 regular season games. Circus grabs and clutch performances became the norm as Bryan's totals trailed only Emmanuel Arceneaux among fellow Lions receivers and placed him fourth overall in the CFL. He ranked first however, with an astounding 15 receptions of 30 yards or more which accounted for his league-leading 17.6-yard per catch average.

"I have loved my time in Vancouver for the past three years and I'm very happy to be back," said Burnham who will be in town on Tuesday. "The Lions gave me the opportunity to play the game I love so much and I'm excited about our team and the direction we're going."

Through 31 games, the New Jersey native has tallied 120 catches for 1,928 yards and six majors along with a healthy 16.1-yard average catch.

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