B.C. Lions

B.C. Lions sign former Riders’ running back Kienan LaFrance

by
Justin Dunk
June 5, 2023

Photo courtesy: Saskatchewan Roughriders/Derek Mortensen

The B.C. Lions have signed Canadian running back Kienan LaFrance, per sources. He was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as part of cutdown day across the CFL.

Last season, the 32-year-old recorded nine carries for 39 yards, five receptions for 28 yards, and four special teams tackles.

The five-foot-ten, 214-pound ball-carrier was selected in the sixth round, 45th overall in the 2015 CFL Draft by the Redblacks. He played two seasons with Ottawa and was instrumental in the team qualifying for the Grey Cup in 2016. In the East Final, LaFrance rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown as the team went on to beat the Calgary Stampeders 39-33 in the 104th Grey Cup game.

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Through seven seasons in the CFL as a member of the Ottawa Redblacks, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Riders, LaFrance has rushed for 165 carries for 681 yards and four touchdowns, caught 49 passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns, and made 40 special teams tackles.

Justin Dunk

Football insider, reporter and analyst.