The BC Lions have brought back running back James Butler after a stint with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Butler is a proven talent in the CFL, known for his rushing and receiving abilities.
The BC Lions have signed American running back James Butler , the team announced on Thursday. Butler appeared in 11 regular-season games last year, rushing for 522 yards with two TDs while adding 45 catches for 372 yards and a touchdown. Rookie Greg Bell (625 yards rushing, six touchdowns in eight games) established himself as Hamiton's starting running back . In 2023, Butler's first season in Hamilton, he ran for 1,116 yards and seven TDs in 17 games.
He also recorded 61 catches for 527 yards and a touchdown. Prior to joining the Tiger-Cats, Butler established himself as a star in the league with the Lions, who he joined ahead of the 2021 campaign. Butler’s second season was a true breakout campaign as he rushed for 1,060 yards - good for second in the CFL - and seven touchdowns on 237 carries while adding 384 yards and four majors on 53 receptions. His four touchdowns in the regular season opener against the Edmonton Elks tied a single-game franchise record. “JB’s track record as a proven runner in this league speaks for itself,' Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden said in a statement. 'Both his pass protection and ability to catch the ball out of the backfield make him a great fit for Buck Pierce and our offence. We are happy to have him back.” In 56 career games in the CFL with the Lions and Tiger-Cats, Butler has 3,195 yards rushing with 18 touchdowns on the ground to go along with 1,526 yards receiving and seven touchdowns through the air
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