B.C. Lions

Returner Chris Rainey signs one-year contract with B.C. Lions

by
John Hodge
February 11, 2020

Photo courtesy: Scott Grant/CFLPhotoArchive.com

Running back and return specialist Chris Rainey has signed a one-year contract with the B.C. Lions.

Looks like Chris Rainey is headed back to #Bclions. A guy getting older but can still can flat out fly #CFL

— Davis Sanchez (@DavisSanchez) February 11, 2020

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The #BCLions have signed RB/KR Chris Rainey to a one-year contract. https://t.co/0eZ4UOb954 #CFL #CFLFA

— John Hodge (@JohnDHodge) February 11, 2020

The 31-year-old spent last season with the Toronto Argonauts, appearing in 16 games and finishing second in the CFL in punt return yardage.

Rainey spent four seasons in B.C. (2015-2018) during which he was twice named a West Division all-star and scored six return touchdowns.

John Hodge

John Hodge is a longtime Canadian football reporter, insider, and podcaster for 3DownNation. Based in Winnipeg, Hodge is also a freelance television and radio broadcaster and curling reporter for Rock Channel.