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B.C. Lions lose Canadian DB Cristophe Beaulieu to six-game injured list ahead of matchup with Argos
By 3Down Staff -September 25, 2025
The B.C. Lions have placed Canadian safety Cristophe Beaulieu on the six-game injured list ahead of Friday's clash with the Toronto Argonauts.
The second-year safety exited last week's blowout win over the Calgary Stampeders early with a knee injury and was unable to practice this week. His absence will leave a substantial hole on the defence, as Beaulieu is considered a front-runner to be selected as a West Division all-star. In 14 games, he has recorded 36 defensive tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble.
Rookie Jackson Findlay will make his first career start at the position, backed up by Patrice Rene and Josh Hagerty. The second-round pick out of Western University has recorded 10 defensive tackles and 10 special teams tackles in 13 games this year.
On a positive note, starting running back James Butler will make his return after a one-week absence, though his replacement, Zander Horvath, will remain on the roster after a 150-yard breakout outing. Stalwart left tackle Jarell Broxton will also be back opening up holes for the tandem, with Kory Woodruff returning to left guard and Ilm Manning going on the practice roster. Alex Berwick will dress as a seventh offensive lineman.
Bradlee Anae will replace the recently released Kemoko Turay in the defensive end rotation, while defensive tackle DeWayne Hendrix will sit out due to illness. Canadian linebacker Adam Konar (elbow) has been placed on the six-game injured list, and Global linebacker Maxime Rouyer (hip) will be on the one-game injured list, as newly signed Canadians Woodly Appolon and Cam Foran make their debuts as depth pieces on special teams.
The B.C. Lions (7-7) will host the Toronto Argonauts (5-9) at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Friday night with kickoff slated for 10:00 p.m. EDT. The Argonauts are coming off a narrow loss to the Montreal Alouettes, while the Lions dominated the Calgary Stampeders.
The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on TSN 1050 in Toronto and 730 CKNW in Vancouver.
https://3downnation.com/2025/09/25/b-c-lions-lose-canadian-db-cristophe-beaulieu-to-six-game-injured-list-ahead-of-matchup-with-argos/
QB Nick Arbuckle returns for Toronto Argonauts against B.C. Lions
By 3Down Staff -September 25, 2025
Nick Arbuckle is returning to the lineup for the Toronto Argonauts after missing last week's game due to a calf injury.
The veteran quarterback did not participate in practice with the team on Monday, and was then a limited participant in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. Despite the mixed action, he has been listed as the starting quarterback for Toronto this week when they visit the B.C. Lions on Friday night.
The 31-year-old native of Oxnard, Calif. has thrown for 4,089 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions over 13 regular-season games this year, setting all-new career-highs and going 5-8 as a starter.
Jarret Doege started last week's 21-19 loss to the Montreal Alouettes, throwing for 207 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The 27-year-old native of Lubbock, Texas is in his third CFL season and first with the Argonauts, having spent the two previous years with the Edmonton Elks.
The Argonauts moved Canadian linebacker Jordan Herdman-Reed to the six-game injured list this week after he suffered an injury to his groin. Stephen Smith, an alumnus of the CJFL's Regina Thunder, has been promoted from the practice roster in his place.
Toronto has 13 players on the six-game injured list alongside Herdman-Reed, including franchise quarterback Chad Kelly, receivers DaVaris Daniels and Damonte Coxie, and Canadian offensive linemen Dylan Giffen and Ryan Sceviour.
The Toronto Argonauts (5-9) will visit the B.C. Lions (7-7) at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Friday night with kickoff slated for 10:00 p.m. EDT. The Argonauts are coming off a narrow loss to the Montreal Alouettes, while the Lions dominated the Calgary Stampeders.
The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on TSN 1050 in Toronto and 730 CKNW in Vancouver.
https://3downnation.com/2025/09/25/qb-nick-arbuckle-returns-for-toronto-argonauts-against-b-c-lions/
@BCLions
Something major is coming at the first-quarter break 👀
Farhan Lalji
I'm hearing from my friends in the Okanagan that this is to announce that #BCLions first two games next season will be played in Kelowna at a built out Apple Bowl...
It also sounds like BC's pre season game will again be in Langford
I suppose another game in Langford allows the CFL to test 15 yard end zones again 🙄
Quote from: Stats Junkie on September 26, 2025, 07:32:51 PM@BCLions
Something major is coming at the first-quarter break 👀
Is this due to the soccer nonsense?
I guess Doman doesn't get to do his fancy shmancy high-end opening game concert then. It would be wasted in Kelowna.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on September 26, 2025, 10:55:09 PMIs this due to the soccer nonsense?
I guess Doman doesn't get to do his fancy shmancy high-end opening game concert then. It would be wasted in Kelowna.
He can still add that once they actually play their 1st home game. It will just be later than usual.
Lions didn't do us any favours winning last night.
1Q4:34 TOR guy does textbook screening-DPI in the EZ on a sure-thing TD to Hatcher. No flags from anyone.
Why hasn't the league called screen for like 8 seasons now?
TOR guy is literally in Hatcher's pocket, facing away from the ball, waving his hand directly in Hatcher's face right as the ball arrives.
It's a lame, weak, "you're beaten" D technique and it used to get flagged. (It's still in the rule book, BTW.)
Betts is such a hothead. Many games now he's been taking bad misconducts and URs. I'm not sure I'd want to see him here, even with his raw talent.
BC looks good
Montreal looks good with Alexander at the helm
Toronto O-lineman #51 Bosse had a game that he'd like to forget with 6 penalties called on him for 50 yards:
Illegal Procedure x3
Illegal Block - Hands to Face
Holding
Face Mask
Carl Meyer was penalitzed 3 times in the game for 25 yards:
Illegal Punt OB
Time Count (deliberate)
Delay of Game
Quote from: Stats Junkie on September 28, 2025, 08:58:44 PMToronto O-lineman #51 Bosse had a game that he'd like to forget with 6 penalties called
Is TOR getting short on healthy OL? Don't recall the name Bosse before, and something's got to explain their newfound floundering (besides Arbuckle).