BC Lions Sign Two-Time CFL Division All-Star Defensive Back

Originally posted on CFL on FanNation | By Anthony Miller | Last updated 2/15/24

After first focusing on building the depth at quarterback, the BC Lions made a strong move on defense, bringing in an All-Star defensive back. The team announced on Valentine’s Day they had signed former Montreal Alouettes defensive back Ciante Evans on a one-year deal.

Evans spent last year with the Als, where he put up 25 tackles and three interceptions in 11 games and helped the team win a Grey Cup. He also played for Montreal in 2019.

Additionally, Evans spent time with the Calgary Stampeders (2015-2018) and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2021-2022). His career stats include 248 tackles, 17 interceptions and three forced fumbles. He was named a CFL All-Star in 2017 and a CFL West All-Star in 2017 and 2018, also earning Grey Cup titles last season with Montreal and in 2018 with Calgary.

A veteran addition to the secondary

We have signed two-time All-Star & Grey Cup champ Ciante Evans. The DB has recorded 17 interceptions in 95 career games. Welcome, @ciante17 #BCLions | #CFLFA
— BC LIONS (@BCLions) February 14, 2024

Outside of the CFL, Evans had a stint in the Alliance of American Football with the Salt Lake Stallions in 2019. He produced four tackles in four games before the league folded eight games into its inaugural season.

Since the start of free agency, the Lions have signed quarterbacks Jake Dolegala and Dakota Prukop, as well as defensive end Pete Robertson and wide receiver Jake Harty.

This article first appeared on CFL on FanNation and was syndicated with permission.

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