B.C. Lions Sign Darnell Sankey to One-Year Contract

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        <h1 itemprop="headline">Vancouver BC Lions Sign Linebacker Darnell Sankey to One-Year Contract</h1>
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    <h2>Proven Leader Joins Lions' Defense</h2>
    <p>The BC Lions have added some serious muscle to their defense, signing American linebacker Darnell Sankey to a one-year contract, the club announced on Friday.</p>

    <h2>Grey Cup Champion Joins Lions</h2>
    <p>Sankey brings championship experience to the Lions, having won the Grey Cup with the Montreal Alouettes in 2023. He was a integral part of the Alouettes defense, earning East Division All-CFL honors in both 2024 and 2025. However, the team released him on Dec. 11, allowing him to enter free agency early.</p>
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        <p>"We believe this move will give Darnell a head start on free agency while we continue to focus on our direction at middle linebacker for next season."</p>
        <cite>– Montreal General Manager Danny Maciocia</cite>
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    <h3> transitive CFL Career Highlights</h3>
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        <li>239 defensive tackles, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles in 41 regular-season games with Montreal Alouettes (2022-2025)</li>
        <li>97 defensive tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble with Calgary Stampeders in 2021</li>
        <li>120 defensive tackles, 3 sacks, 1 interception, 2 forced fumbles with Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2022</li>
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    <h2>Lions' Fans Ecstatic About New Acquisition</h2>
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        <p>"Sankey's a game-changer. His experience and leadership will be huge for our defense next season."</p>
        <p><em>– Excited BC Lions fan, John D.</em></p>
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    <h2>Did You Know?</h2>
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        <p>Sankey also won a championship in the XFL with the Arlington Renegades in 2023.</p>
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    <h2>Looking Ahead</h2>
    <p>The BC Lions will look to build upon their 2025 season with Sankey anchoring the defense. Fans can expect to see more of the Lions in the headlines as the 2026 season approaches.</p>

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        <p>Stay tuned for more updates on the BC Lions and the Canadian Football League!</p>
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        <cite itemprop="author">By Alex Thompson, 247Sports News</cite>
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