Former Redblacks QB Will Arndt signs with B.C. Lions

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Former Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Will Arndt has signed with the B.C. Lions.

Thank you @REDBLACKS for giving me a shot of fulfilling my lifelong dream of being a Pro QB. Thank you to all my former teammates, coaches, and members of the organization from top to bottom. Whether it was the Grey Cup or a 3-15 season, just know I had your back through it all!

— Will Arndt (@Arndt02) January 30, 2020

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Arndt spent three seasons in the nation’s capital prior to be released by the Redblacks earlier in January.

That being said, I’m super excited about signing with the @BCLions
The best has yet to come.⏳

— Will Arndt (@Arndt02) January 30, 2020

The 26-year-old Arndt saw his first game action last season with the Redblacks under Ottawa turned B.C. head coach Rick Campbell. He completed 62 percent of his pass attempts for 940 yards with three touchdowns and six interceptions also carrying the ball 15 times for 45 yards. Arndt went 0-4 as the starter at QB to end a horrific 3-15 Redblacks season.

While at Western Connecticut State University. Arndt set records for passing which included: most passing yards in a career (7,940); total offensive yards (9,248); passing touchdowns (73) and total touchdowns (91).

Among others Arndt will compete for a backup spot behind Lions franchise quarterback Mike Reilly.