B.C. Lions sign two, including DB Parnell Motley

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The B.C. Lions have signed American defensive back Parnell Motley and American offensive lineman James Moore.

Motley joined B.C.’s practice roster late this past season after participating in training camp with the Toronto Argonauts and a brief stint with the Montreal Alouettes. He dressed for one game with the Calgary Stampeders in 2022, recording two defensive tackles.

The six-foot, 184-pound defender dressed for one game with the Calgary Stampeders in 2022, recording two defensive tackles. The native of Washington, D.C. has had a nomadic career since going unselected in the 2020 NFL Draft, including stints with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Breakers, and DC Defender.

Motley played 53 collegiate games at the University of Oklahoma where he made 176 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 39 pass knockdowns, six interceptions, six forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.

Moore was a member of B.C. practice roster in 2022 before a stint with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL in 2023.

The six-foot-five, 300-pound defender played 21 collegiate games at Central Washington before attending rookie minicamp with the Seattle Seahawks in 2019.