GDT Tor at BC, Sat July 25, 6:00PM

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Fourth-year backup QB Chase Brice making first career start for B.C. Lions against Argos
by 3Down Staff  July 24, 2026

The B.C. Lions will have a new quarterback and a new right tackle when they face the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday.

Chase Brice will make his first career start following the injury to franchise pivot Nathan Rourke last week. The fourth-year backup finished 20-of-34 for 226 yards, one touchdown, and four interceptions in relief, but will get a second chance at the helm with a full week of practice under his belt. In 43 career CFL games, the 28-year-old has completed 51-of-74 passes for 574 yards, three touchdowns, and four picks.

Rourke's left shoulder injury is expected to hold him out for weeks, rather than months, and he has been placed on the reserve roster instead of the injured list. Recently acquired quarterback Tyrie Adams will dress as the third-stringer to fulfill roster requirements.

Brice will have a new man protecting his right side after the Lions elected to release former Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman winner Dejon Allen on Thursday. American veteran Josh Donovan will take over at right tackle after previously starting a game at left guard, allowing the team to keep the remainder of their offensive line intact.

On the defensive side of the ball, starting defensive end Levi Bell has been placed on the one-game injured list due to a hip issue, while backup Matt Spatny has been moved to the reserve roster while battling a foot injury. Canadian Hayden Harris will get the start opposite Mathieu Betts, with rookie American Colby Taylor dressing for insurance.

Canadian linebackers Ben Hladlik (ankle) and Dawson Pierre (knee) have both been placed on the six-game injured list. American rookie Ralen Goforth will dress for the first time as insurance behind starting weak-side linebacker Parker McKenna, while veteran Canadian defensive back Patrice Rene and rookie Canadian linebacker Chase Henning return to the lineup to strengthen the special teams unit.

The B.C. Lions (1-4) will host the Toronto Argonauts (2-4) at BC Place Stadium on Saturday, July 25, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Argonauts lost to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last week after Lirim Hajrullahu missed a potential walk-off game-winning field goal, while the Lions failed in their comeback bid against the Edmonton Elks.

The weather forecast in Vancouver calls for a high of 22 degrees with a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS2 in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 1050 in Toronto and 730 CKNW (English) or Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600 (Punjabi) in Vancouver.

https://3downnation.com/2026/07/24/fourth-year-backup-qb-chase-brice-making-first-career-start-for-b-c-lions-against-argos/

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Toronto Argonauts make seven changes, will start Nolan Ulm against Lions
by 3Down Staff  July 24, 2026

The Toronto Argonauts will have Canadian receiver Nolan Ulm in the starting lineup when they visit the B.C. Lions on Saturday night. The team released its official depth chart on Friday morning.

Ulm was a fourth-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft. He started the season on the six-game injured list with the Boatmen and will make his professional debut at boundary wide receiver against his hometown team.

The native of Kelowna, B.C. played six collegiate seasons at Eastern Washington University, where he made 117 catches for 1,330 yards and 11 touchdowns. He has supplanted Tristan Ready in the starting lineup. Star receiver Damonte Coxie is listed as a backup behind Makai Polk, likely as a means of manipulating the ratio through the designated nationalized American veteran rule. That could diminish the amount that Ulm plays on offence, though he is expected to have a key job on special teams.

The Argonauts made seven changes to their roster this week, as defensive linemen DeWayne Hendrix and Shawn Lemon will both play despite being signed on Monday. Hendrix attended training camp with Toronto and spent the first part of the season on the one-game injured list and reserve roster prior to being released, while Lemon last played a regular-season game in September as a member of the Montreal Alouettes.

Andrew Chatfield Jr., who has recorded 10 defensive tackles and two sacks through six starts this season at defensive end, has been moved to the six-game injured list with a foot injury, while interior defender Jalen Bell has been demoted to the practice roster. Da'Marcus Johnson, who made 12 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, and one sack as a CFL rookie last season, will start in Chatfield Jr.'s place.

Former All-CFL selection Cameron Judge has been moved to the one-game injured list due to a hamstring problem. He will be replaced by Owen Goss, who has started two games in Judge's place at weak-side linebacker this year. The CFL rookie out of the University of Arizona has made eight defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble so far this season.

Toronto has also moved veteran kicker Lirim Hajrullahu to the reserve roster due to non-injury-related reasons, giving Brady Lidster the nod in his place. The University of Windsor product was an eighth-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft and went two-for-four on field goals and three-for-four on convert attempts over two preseason games with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He signed with the Argonauts earlier this month.

Despite the shakeup at kicker, the Argonauts should get a boost at returner as Janarion Grant has returned from a knee injury. The 32-year-old has returned 18 punts for 271 yards and one touchdown this season, along with 15 kickoffs for 348 yards.

Offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley, who has been fighting a back injury for weeks, has been placed on the one-game injury list. Peter Nicastro has moved to Shepley's spot at right guard with Domenico Piazza taking over from Nicastro at centre. The team used this same offensive line configuration in a 58-36 loss to the Calgary Stampeders in Week 5.

Canadian offensive lineman Frank Vreugdenhil and Canadian linebacker Jalen Rayam have been placed on the active roster in depth roles, while Canadian receiver Tristan Ready has been moved to the practice roster. Dymere Miller, who handled return duties for the Argonauts last week, has been placed on the six-game injured list.

The Toronto Argonauts (2-4) will visit the B.C. Lions (1-4) at BC Place Stadium on Saturday, July 25 with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Argonauts lost to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last week after Lirim Hajrullahu missed a potential walk-off game-winning field goal, while the Lions failed in their comeback bid against the Edmonton Elks.

The weather forecast in Vancouver calls for a high of 22 degrees with a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS2 in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 1050 in Toronto and 730 CKNW (English) or Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600 (Punjabi) in Vancouver.

https://3downnation.com/2026/07/24/toronto-argonauts-make-seven-changes-will-start-nolan-ulm-against-lions/

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Bomber draft pick Brady Lidster has replaced Lirim Hajrullahu for this game.

Toronto is also rostering Shawn Lemon already.

[Blue In BC]

Argos with 7 roster changes is in a difficult situation.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Argos with 7 roster changes is in a difficult situation.

They need some Monty Hall!

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

So much for grabbing Dejon Allen, Shawn Lemon just wiped out the Lions ROT Donovan in his first start, hauled off on a cart so he's gone long-term.

[The Zipp]

kelly hurt now

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terrible clock management - wow

no awareness at all by argos recievers

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terrible clock management - wow

no awareness at all by argos recievers

That is the bozo play of the year!!

[The Zipp]

is arbuckle better than dru brown?

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is arbuckle better than dru brown?

Miles better. Not flashy but gets the job done and doesn't throw mega picks like brown

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Janarion Grant still dangerous every time he touches the ball, not many pure returners in the HOF but they're going to make room for him.

[Pete]

another team taking advantage of a kicker drafted by the bombers (Brady Lidster) while we continue to overpay an aged vet and using a DI position
Curious fact 4 of the other teams kickers are exbombers (Lidster,Lirim Hajrullahu, René Paredes and Marc Liegghio)