B.C. Lions extend Andrew Peirson for 2026

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The B.C. Lions have re-signed Canadian offensive lineman Andrew Peirson for the 2026 season. He was a pending free agent.

The 31-year-old dressed for 18 regular-season games with the Lions in 2025, making six starts at centre.

The six-foot-one, 300-pound blocker signed with B.C. in 2018 as an undrafted free agent. He has since played 87 regular-season games with the Lions, making him the team’s fourth-longest-tenured player behind T.J. Lee III, Garry Peters, and Isaiah Messam.

The native of Kingston, Ont. has been a staple in the community throughout his CFL career, winning the team’s Jamie Taras Award for best community service five times, including the last three. He also won the Tom Pate Memorial Trophy in 2025, which is given annually to the CFL player who best demonstrates sportsmanship and community service.

The B.C. Lions finished second in the West Division standings in 2025 with an 11-7 record and beat the Calgary Stampeders in the West Semi-Final before losing the West Final to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Nathan Rourke threw for 5,290 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions over 16 regular-season starts, posting an 11-5 record. He was also named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player.

The Lions ranked first in net offence, fourth in net defence, and sixth with a turnover differential of minus-four. James Butler rushed for 1,213 yards, Keon Hatcher led the CFL with 1,688 receiving yards, and Micah Awe led the league with 117 tackles. B.C. finished third in attendance with average crowds of 27,124, which was a 0.9 percent increase from the previous year.