CFL Free Agency is underway and we have all the Lions transactions and news here in a chronological timeline.
3DownNation’s Lowell Ullrich with some thoughts on how the Lions might approach free agency:
A look at how #BCLions might tackle #CFL free agency under Ed Hervey. New @3DownNation https://t.co/ZoL6PuSIua
— Lowell Ullrich (@FifthQtr) February 12, 2018
The BC Lions announced the signing of Quarterback Travis Lulay to a 1-year deal on the eve of free-agency:
?BREAKING ?@TravisLulay returns to #BCLions on one-year deal! The 34-year old enters his 10th season with the organization. Welcome back, Trav! ? ?
MORE?? https://t.co/DOBwiSc3ON
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— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 12, 2018
Justin Dunk of 3DownNation.com reports that the BC Lions have signed national defensive back Cauchy Muamba:
Canadian DB Cauchy Muamba moves to the Left coast, signs with #BCLions via @JDunk12 https://t.co/8A48GC2vqO #CFL pic.twitter.com/PIIHY94iC6
— 3DownNation (@3DownNation) February 13, 2018
A deal with defensive back Chandler Fenner won’t be getting done before the deadline, but the door is still open with the Lions according to TSN’s Farhan Lalji:
Looks like Chandler Fenner will be heading to market. Couldn’t get a deal done with #BCLions before the deadline, but door is still open. There will be lots of interest for teams looking to upgrade at SAM. #CFLFA18 @CFLonTSN
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) February 13, 2018
Winnipeg offensive linemen Travis Bond continues to be linked to BC as a possible destination:
Wouldn’t be surprised if the #BCLions added two offensive lineman today — one of them being Travis Bond. #Bombers #CFL
— John Hodge (@JohnDHodge) February 13, 2018
TSN’s Farhan Lalji tweets thee Lions have lost defensive lineman Alex Bazzie to the Edmonton Eskimos:
Alex Bazzie to #Eskimos. @CFLonTSN
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) February 13, 2018
3DownNation’s Justin Dunk seems to confirm the Bazzie signing in Edmonton, including salary numbers:
DL Alex Bazzie signs in #Edmonton for two years with #Eskimos in the $160,000 range each season #CFL pic.twitter.com/JuhUTlmDCa
— Justin Dunk (@JDunk12) February 13, 2018
The BC Lions have signed free agent offensive lineman Joel Figueroa (EDM):
?BREAKING ?#BCLions beef up O-Line with addition of free agent Joel Figueroa (@jfig305). MORE TO COME!#CFLFA pic.twitter.com/UcLM7LxOmb
— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 13, 2018
“Joel brings a level of physicality and the kind of gritty attitude that we need to add to our offensive line.”#BCLions add @jfig305 in opening moments of free agency.
MORE ?? https://t.co/irSzfBFVIO pic.twitter.com/Kwyi3P1XRc
— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 13, 2018
The #Details had @jfig305 with just 1 sack allowed last season.
Figueroa – Steward – Husband – (unsure) – Johnson will help get those pressures allowed down from a CFL-high 30%.#CFLFA— Derek Taylor ??? (@DTonSC) February 13, 2018
A little #CFLFA humour from Odell Willis:
Well my free agent record is safe for another year
— Odell Willis (@KuntryKane205) February 13, 2018
BC Lions have signed offensive lineman Jeremy Lewis (I):
? MORE BEEF UP FRONT ?#BCLions sign offensive lineman Jeremy Lewis ( @J_LEW68 ). He previously spent time in Hamilton and Montreal ?
More to follow!#CFLFA pic.twitter.com/ec0SoBdxsA
— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 13, 2018
“He’s going to give us some needed depth and will absolutely compete for a starting spot in camp.”#BCLions add offensive lineman @J_LEW68 in free agency ?
MORE ?? https://t.co/ohBAhU3ROz pic.twitter.com/EjmkjlFwQg
— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 13, 2018
BC Lions announce the signing of two UBC Thunderbirds:
?? Canadian Content! ??#BCLions add former @ubctbirds and local products Mitch Barnett (LB) and Dominique Termansen (DB). Welcome to the den boys! ? ?#CFLFA pic.twitter.com/WYCjF3FfDx
— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 13, 2018
According to TSN’s Dave Naylor, the BC Lions have signed DL Euclid Cummings (EDM):
Hearing that DL Euclid Cummings has agreed to terms with the @BCLions. #CFL
— David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) February 13, 2018
Now confirmed….
?BREAKING ?#BCLions sign free agent defensive tackle Euclid Cummings (@splitdecision99).
Cummings recorded 21 defensive tackles and eight sacks with Edmonton last season. Welcome Euclid! ? ?#CFLFA pic.twitter.com/rESeDa9r60
— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 13, 2018
Sounds like the Redblacks are about to add Lions free agent DB Louchiez Purifoy:
REDBLACKS set to sign DB Loucheiz Purifoy. 3 interceptions last year with BC. #CFL
— AJ Jakubec (@AJonSports) February 13, 2018
Annnnnd it’s official. Purifoy to the Redblacks:
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We just signed DB Loucheiz Purifoy!
Welcome to #RNation, Loucheiz ?
DETAILS ? https://t.co/MOFjKgrBOE#CFLFA pic.twitter.com/64zNjVQ3Vk
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) February 13, 2018
Big loss to the Lions secondary as Chandler Fenner signs with the Bombers:
The team has signed defensive back @cjfenn12 to a two-year contract.
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TSN’s Farhan Lalji breaks down of the Euclid Cummings signing by the BC Lions:
From @FarhanLaljiTSN & @TSNDaveNaylor: Examining the #BCLions move landing DL Euclid Cummings and a couple of players making hometown returns https://t.co/dY0dklIIuy #CFLFA #CFLonTSN pic.twitter.com/rFISB8c8da
— CFL on TSN (@CFLonTSN) February 13, 2018
After seeing two key members of their secondary bolt for other teams, the BC Lions have signed DB Garry Peters (EDM):
? BREAKING ?#BCLions add defensive back Garry Peters to the secondary. The Clemson product recorded 35 tackles in eight games with the Eskimos last season. Welcome Garry!#CFLFA pic.twitter.com/z8xWBb0cvK
— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 13, 2018
BC Lions add another to the Secondary in AJ Jefferson (TOR):
Another one for the secondary!#BCLions sign DB @AJJefferson ?
The Fresno State product enters his fourth CFL season and also spent time in the NFL.#CFLFA pic.twitter.com/dPcBj9Jjiv
— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 13, 2018
New addition Gabe Knapton likes the work of his new GM today:
Damn excited about these signings! Pumped to be a part of this team and more than ready to go to battle with these men!! Lets get it ? #bclions #thepride #cfl
— Gabe Knapton (@Gabe_Knapton) February 14, 2018
Hervey continues to beef up the offensive line with the signing of of Christopher Greaves (MTL):
?? MORE CANADIAN DEPTH ON THE OL ??#BCLions sign Offensive Lineman Chris Greaves. The 6’5″, 303lb guard makes his way West from Montreal.#CFLFA pic.twitter.com/t9fNwPa6wb
— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 14, 2018
Via Lowell Ullrich: Doesn’t sound like Hervey is done yet:
The beat goes on for #BCLions: F/A signing #8: N/I OL Chris Greaves, 31, ex-Mtl. And there’s still more to come, according to GM Ed Hervey. #CFLFA
— Lowell Ullrich (@FifthQtr) February 14, 2018
Lions’ Director of Communications, Jamie Cartmell with some sharp wit on the Lions work today:
Getting a bit out of control here. Ed just signed Wally and Geroy as free agents. #CFLFA
— Jamie Cartmell (@SweetJimmyC) February 14, 2018
One more nugget from 3DownNation’s Lowell Ullrich:
And depending on how you keep score, you could say the Lions have secured 10 new faces. Also to be announced is the signing of import wide receiver Ricky Collins, a 25-year-old who has spent time with Saskatchewan and Hamilton, whose contract was agreed upon last week.
The BC Lions have added some national depth at receiver with the signing of former Eskimo Cory Watson:
The @BCLions have signed National REC Cory Watson.
DETAILS?? https://t.co/QITSSGWRfS#CFLFA #BCLions pic.twitter.com/w46ZW9ul7l
— CFL (@CFL) February 14, 2018
The BC Lions have announced the signing of defensive back Otha Foster III:
? TRANSACTION ?#BCLions add to the secondary with signing of Otha Foster ( @ofosterIII)
The West Alabama product has appeared in 54 CFL games, recording three interceptions and three forced fumbles.
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— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 14, 2018
BC Lions officially announce the signing of DB Cauchy Muamba (EDM) also announce the signing of DB Mike Dubuisson (EDM):
#BCLions bring back DB @CauchyMuamba, add fellow ??’s @_MikeDubuisson_ and Edward Godin ?
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— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 15, 2018
BC Lions add depth at their QB position signing Cody Fajardo (TOR):
?TRANSACTION ?#BCLions sign QB Cody Fajardo ( @CodyFajardo17) to a one-year deal. Fajardo earned a Grey Cup ring with Toronto in 2017.
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— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 15, 2018
BC Lions sign last seasons CFL special teams tackles leader, DB Keelan Johnson (OTT):
?TRANSACTION ?#BCLions sign DB/LB Keelan Johnson (@3hree8ight). Keelan led the @CFL in special teams tackles in 2017 with 29.
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— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 16, 2018