T.J. Lee Returns for 12th Season with BC Lions
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T.J. Lee Returns for 12th Season with BC Lions

Published on February 2, 2026 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


(Vancouver) - The BC Lions announced on Monday that the team has re-signed American defensive back T.J. Lee III to a one-year contract.

"T.J. is the longest-tenured Lion for a reason," said general manager Ryan Rigmaiden.

"He will continue to be a leader on this team, as he has for a well over a decade. As an organization, we could not be happier to have him back."

Lee (5'9, 190 lbs)- returned to the Lions in September of last season and made an immediate impact on an improved defence, recording 31 defensive tackles, one interception and a sack after starting the remaining five regular season games- all Lion victories- at halfback. He moved past Dante Marsh for second on the club's all-time list with 615 defensive tackles.

Lee then recorded nine tackles across two Grey Cup Playoff appearances and added a forced fumble in the Western Final at Saskatchewan.

Originally signed by the Lions following a free agent camp in his hometown of Seattle in 2014, Lee enters 2026 with 144 regular season and ten playoff appearances to his name. With another 18 regular season games, Lee will tie Kevin Konar for 20th in all-time player service for the franchise.

A three-time West Division All-CFL selection (2018, 2021, 2023) and two-time All-CFL selection (2018, 2023), Lee's 29 interceptions are two shy of Marsh for sixth on the Lions' all-time list.

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