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The BC Lions were 11 seconds away from a 112th Grey Cup appearance, but Tommy Nield ruined that with a great catch in the end zone to put the Roughriders through to the championship game that they’d eventually win.

That’s how close the Lions were. One more play and the 2025 season would have had a different champion.

So, what did the Lions do in their off-season? They went out and picked up Grey Cup champions to fill some holes to try and be that one play better.

Here’s a look at how the Lions likely will line up this preseason and regular season in an effort to get this franchise’s first Grey Cup title in 15 years.

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The reigning Most Outstanding Player and Most Outstanding Canadian returns to be two wins better this season.

After a shaky return to the CFL in 2024, Nathan Rourke poured himself into work in the off-season and put the league on notice that he’s ready to lead the Lions into another golden era of BC football.

I can’t wait to see what he has in store for an encore with much of the returning cast from 2025, including his top two........

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