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Lions Bring Back Anthony Thompson, Add Matt McConnell to Roster

June 23, 2021 - (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", 2... Full Story

National Receiver Jevon Cottoy Returns to Lions After Opting Back in for '21

June 21, 2021 - (Vancouver)- The BC Lions Football Club announced today that WR Jevon Cottoy (N) has opted back in for the 2021 season. Said Cottoy: "I was grateful for the opportunities I had down south, but now the goal is the Grey Cup with this great group being put together. I can't wait to hit the field in Kamloops." Cottoy (6'5", 230 lbs)- Most recently attended a workout with the San Francisco 49ers after he was granted a release in 2020 to pursue NFL opportunities. Cottoy enjoyed a remarkable rookie season in orange in 2019, h... Full Story

Lions Add Four to Camp Roster Including Former Michigan QB

June 16, 2021 - (Vancouver) - The BC Lions Football Club has signed the following four players to the training camp roster: QB Shea Patterson (A), WR Johnathon Johnson (A), DB Tyvis Powell (A) and DB Jalon Edwards-Cooper (A). Patterson (6'2", 202 lbs)- Made his pro debut with the Blues of the US developmental Spring League after attending training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs earlier last year. The Toledo, Ohio native transferred from Ole Miss to Michigan for his final two years of college (2018-19). Shea's 5,661 passing yards as ... Full Story

Friday Nights, Wild West Showdowns Highlight 2021 Lions Schedule

June 15, 2021 - (Vancouver) - Following an exciting start to the week with return to play in 2021 being approved by the CFL's Board of Governors, the BC Lions Football Club announced its 14-game regular season schedule on Tuesday. "This has been an exciting and encouraging week for our great fans across the province of British Columbia," said Lions president Rick LeLacheur. "We are thrilled that this 2021 schedule will also allow us to further pursue our goal of having as many of them return to BC Place as quickly and safely as possib... Full Story

• Lions Bring Back Anthony Thompson, Add Matt McConnell to Roster - June 23, 2021
  
• National Receiver Jevon Cottoy Returns to Lions After Opting Back in for '21 - June 21, 2021
  
• Lions Add Four to Camp Roster Including Former Michigan QB - June 16, 2021
  
• Friday Nights, Wild West Showdowns Highlight 2021 Lions Schedule - June 15, 2021
  
• The Roar Returns in 2021 CFL Governors Approve Return to Play - June 14, 2021
  
• Lions Add to Defensive Line with Signings of Michael Divinity Jr. and O'Bryan Goodson - June 10, 2021
  
• Lions Add Receivers Keon Hatcher and Keystone Fuller to Camp Roster - June 9, 2021
  
• Lions Add Trysten Dyce and Claudell Louis to Coaching Staff - June 2, 2021
  
• Statement from Rick LeLacheur on Provincial Government Restart Plan - May 25, 2021
  
• Lions Sign 2021 CFL Draft Picks Hladik, Green and Packer - May 21, 2021
  
• Lions Sign QB Nathan Rourke to Round out Club's 2020 Draft Class - May 19, 2021
  
• Two More for the Line of Scrimmage: Lions Add Broxton and Kitchen to Roster - May 13, 2021
  
• Lions Lock up All Four from 2021 Global Draft Class - May 6, 2021
  
• Lions Sign 2020 1st Overall Pick Jordan Williams to Three-Year Deal - May 5, 2021
  
• Lions Select Five Players in Tuesday's 2021 CFL Draft - May 4, 2021
  
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Fri., Oct 30		B.C. at Hamilton	Cancelled
Fri., Oct 23		Winnipeg at B.C.	Cancelled
Sat., Oct 10		Calgary at B.C.	Cancelled
Fri., Oct 2		B.C. at Toronto	Cancelled
Sat., Sep 26		Saskatchewan at B.C.	Cancelled
Sat., Sep 12		Toronto at B.C.	Cancelled
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• BC Lions file trademark for new logo - CFL Victoria News (June 18)
• Weighted CFL sked could mean more butts in the seats for B.C. Lions - CFL Vancouver Province (June 17)
• CFL schedule released, Lions to take full advantage of Kamloops training camp - CFL CFJC (June 16)
• BARNES: CFL, players' association, do more than talk about talking - CFL Vancouver Province (June 16)
• Lions to start training camp in Kamloops July 10, hoping for full capacity at BC Place in September - CFL CFJC (June 15)
• B.C. Lions: After cancelled season, Mike Reilly back in QB spotlight - CFL Vancouver Province (June 15)
• CFL football will be played this summer in Canada - CFL Victoria News (June 14)
• B.C. Lions, Vancouver Whitecaps hopeful for fans' return to B.C. Place - CFL Vancouver Province (May 28)
• COVID-19: Youth sports officials laud ?EUR~great day for B.C.' - CFL Vancouver Province (May 26)
• B.C. Lions: New QB Nathan Rourke pumped to pivot to preferred position - CFL Vancouver Province (May 21)
• Football ties run deep with the Lokombos, but brotherly bonds run deeper - CFL Vancouver Province (May 8)
• B.C. Lions call on Vernon standout in CFL draft - CFL Kelowna Capital News (May 5)
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