The B.C. Lions have secured the services of star defensive lineman Mathieu Betts for the next two years by signing him to a contract extension. Betts, who was eligible to become a free agent, enjoyed a stellar 2023 season, setting a CFL record for Canadian players with 18 sacks.
The B.C. Lions have signed star defensive lineman Mathieu Betts to a two-year contract extension , the CFL club announced Thursday. Betts was eligible to become a free agent this February. The lineman from Montreal registered 13 defensive tackles and two sacks in seven regular-season games after rejoining B.C. following a stint with the NFL's Detroit Lions. He also scored his first career touchdown on an interception return in a victory over Calgary on Oct. 4.
Betts had a standout CFL campaign in 2023, setting a single-season record for Canadian players with a league-leading 18 sacks. The 29-year-old was named the 2023 Outstanding Defensive Player while earning West Division and CFL all-star nods for the first time in his career. 'Mathieu is an elite player in this league who is playing at a premium position,' Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden said in a release.'He's truly one-of-one, meaning there isn't another player like him in the CFL.'
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