The B.C. Lions have signed American defensive back Garry Peters to a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the team in 2026.
The 34-year-old cornerback missed two games with a knee injury in 2025, seeing his consecutive games played streak end at 115. However, in 16 appearances, he produced 49 defensive tackles, three interceptions, six pass knockdowns and a forced fumble, while adding six tackles and a pair of knockdowns in two playoff contests.
“Garry has proven to be one of the best, most consistent defensive backs in the CFL,” general manager Ryan Rigmaiden said in a statement.
“He’s also taken that next step and become a leader for our secondary. As we continue to build our roster, we love knowing GP will be a B.C. Lion in 2026.”
Peters is entering his eighth season with the Lions and sits eighth on the franchise’s all-time record book for defensive tackles. The six-foot, 200-pound cover man earned All-CFL selections at both the league and division level in 2022 and 2023.
Prior to joining the Lions in 2018, the Clemson product spent two seasons with the Edmonton Football Team. In 139 career CFL games, he has produced 440 defensive tackles, 19 special teams tackles, two sacks, 19 interceptions, and three forced fumbles.
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.
