GDT BC at Ham, Thu Aug 7, 6:30PM

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Drew Wolitarsky to make Hamilton Tiger-Cats debut against B.C. Lions
By 3Down Staff -August 6, 2025

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have veteran receiver Drew Wolitarsky in the lineup for the first time this season when the team hosts the B.C. Lions on Thursday.

The 30-year-old signed with the Tiger-Cats as a free agent following his release from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this offseason. He has been battling a nagging hamstring injury since training camp, causing him to miss the first eight games of the year.

The six-foot-one, 225-pound target made 227 catches for 2,954 yards and 18 touchdowns over seven seasons with the Blue Bombers, helping the team win two Grey Cups. Though born in Santa Clarita, Calif., Wolitarsky counts as a Canadian player in the CFL.

The veteran is listed on the depth chart as a backup behind Kiondré Smith and Brendan O'Leary-Orange, so it's unclear how much he'll see the field on offence. Smith is off to a red-hot start to the season, having made 39 catches for 503 yards and four touchdowns, putting him on pace for all-new career-highs.

Canadian receiver Tyler Ternowski (shoulder) has been moved to the one-game injured list to create a roster spot for Wolitarsky. The team has made two other changes to the lineup, swapping out Canadian defensive back Patrick Burke Jr. for rookie Ronan Horrall and veteran long snapper Gordon Whyte for newcomer Simon Chaves.

Bo Levi Mitchell with make his ninth straight start for the Tiger-Cats at quarterback. The 35-year-old has thrown for 2,551 yards, 18 touchdowns, and three interceptions so far this season, making him the consensus favourite to win Most Outstanding Player.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-2) will host the B.C. Lions (3-5) at Hamilton Stadium on Thursday, August 7 with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT. The Lions are coming off a bye week, while the Tiger-Cats have rattled off six straight wins, including a recent 28-24 victory over the Elks.

The weather forecast in Hamilton calls for a high of 28 degrees and a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 730 CKNW in Vancouver and the Ticats Audio Network in Hamilton.

https://3downnation.com/2025/08/06/drew-wolitarsky-to-make-hamilton-tiger-cats-debut-against-b-c-lions/

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B.C. Lions set roster against Tiger-Cats, move Isaiah Messam to six-game injured list
By 3Down Staff -August 6, 2025

The B.C. Lions have moved Canadian linebacker Isaiah Messam to the six-game injured list ahead of their matchup with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

The six-foot-one, 220-pound native of Hamilton, Ont. has made two special teams tackles through eight games this season, raising his career total to 54. He has also recorded 38 defensive tackles and one sack since being selected in the fourth round of the 2018 CFL Draft out of Wilfrid Laurier University.

The Lions have promoted Canadian defensive back Josh Hagerty to the roster in his place. The six-foot-three, 200-pound native of Regina, Sask. joined the team's practice roster earlier this month following his release from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

The 26-year-old played 15 regular-season games with the Edmonton Elks in 2024, recording 10 special teams tackles. He was originally a sixth-round pick in the 2021 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts and made 23 defensive tackles, 16 special teams tackles, and one forced fumble over three seasons with the team, winning a Grey Cup in 2022.

The Lions have also made a swap at defensive tackle, moving Jonah Tavai to the one-game injured list (leg) and starting rookie Tomasi Laulile in his place. Rookie defensive back Travian Blaylock has also been moved to the practice roster, while linebacker Jeremy Lewis has been promoted to the active roster.

The rest of B.C.'s lineup remains intact from before their recent bye week. Nathan Rourke will make his seventh start of the season having thrown for 1,896 yards, 10 touchdowns, and four interceptions so far this season.

The B.C. Lions (3-5) will visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-2) at Hamilton Stadium on Thursday, August 7 with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT. The Lions are coming off a bye week, while the Tiger-Cats have rattled off six straight wins, including a recent 28-24 victory over the Elks.

The weather forecast in Hamilton calls for a high of 28 degrees and a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 730 CKNW in Vancouver and the Ticats Audio Network in Hamilton.

https://3downnation.com/2025/08/06/b-c-lions-set-roster-against-tiger-cats-move-isaiah-messam-to-six-game-injured-list/

[The Zipp]

game is sold out - thanks in part to Luke Wilson's shaming of the fans...

Wolitarskiakes his debut and will be cheering for Bo and the Ti-cats (as every Bomber fan should be).  so many reasons to cheer for them.

Oskee Wee wee...

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I see the Lions picked up Josh Haggerty, at 6'-3" 200 lbs. it would have been nice to see how he fit in at Safety.  Oh well.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Great matchup to kick off the week

[GOLDMEMBER]

Great start for BC on D especially. Patrice Rene beast.

[TecnoGenius]

Great start for BC on D especially. Patrice Rene beast.

He was our scout find in a TC a while ago, right?

[TecnoGenius]

Wooden does it again.  Returners getting the better of coverage the last couple of weeks.

[The Zipp]

great punt return

[TecnoGenius]

Slippery Rourke.  Frustrating.

[TecnoGenius]

The freebie ST TD has taken the wind out of the HAM O sails.  Need to get BC out quick and start getting into a rhythm.

[TecnoGenius]

Oopsie.  The BC dude broke his arm to steal the ball.  Doh

[Jesse]

Probably blasphemy, but cheering for BC. Can't stand Hamilton right now.