B.C. Lions

Official: B.C. Lions sign Canadian LB Adam Auclair

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3Down Staff
February 11, 2025

The B.C. Lions have officially signed Canadian linebacker Adam Auclair to a one-year contract. 3DownNation reported the agreement during the CFL’s recent free-agent negotiations window.

The six-foot-one, 213-pound defender played 15 games for the Saskatchewan Roughriders this past season and made eight starts at weak-side linebacker, recording 37 defensive tackles, 15 special teams tackles, three interceptions, and one sack.

The 28-year-old native of Saint-Georges, Que., was originally a first-round pick in the 2020 CFL Draft out of Université Laval by the Ottawa Redblacks. He spent three seasons with the team, making 119 defensive tackles, 30 special teams tackles, two sacks, one interception, and one forced fumble over 42 regular-season games.

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Auclair won two Vanier Cups with the Rouge et Or. His best individual season came in 2017 when he was named a first-team All-Canadian and won the Presidents’ Trophy as the top standup defensive player in U Sports football. He is the younger brother of Super Bowl-winning tight end Antony Auclair.