Nathan Rourke is returning to the CFL. The B.C. Lions announced Tuesday the team has signed the 2022 CFL Most Outstanding Canadian for a second stint with the team.
The B.C. Lions announced Tuesday the team has signed the 2022 CFL Most Outstanding Canadian for a second stint with the team. He will be arrive at the team facility in time for Wednesday's practice.
Rourke was released by New York Giants shortly after their training camp opened last month. New York claimed Rourke off waivers May 7 from the New England Patriots, who he finished last season with New England. He was inactive for two games before dressing as a backup in the Patriots regular-season finale versus the New York Jets on Jan. 7.
The six-foot-two, 209-pound pivot was named the league's top Canadian in 2022 after completing 78.7 per cent of his passes for 3,349 yards and 25 TDs over 10 regular-season contests. He also ran for 304 yards and seven TDs despite missing time with a Lisfranc injury.Adding Rourke may give the Lions the most talented quarterback room in the CFL.
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