The 2017 BC Lions season was the 60th season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 64th overall. The Lions finished the season in fifth place in the West Division with a 7–11 record and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996, ending their playoff streak at 20 seasons, the second longest in CFL history.
This was the 11th year with Wally Buono as the team's head coach and his 15th year as general manager.Wally Buono BC Lions bio
This was the eighth consecutive season that the Lions held their training camp at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Offseason Free agents The following is a list of players whose contracts are/were set to expire on February 14, 2017 at 9AM PDT. Players are eligible to re-sign with the Lions prior to that date and, if not signed or released before then, are eligible to sign with any team they choose.2017 Free Agent Tracker Position Player 2017 Team Date of Transaction Notes RB Anthony Allen DL Alex Bazzie Indianapolis Colts January 9, 2017 Granted early release LS Mike Benson BC Lions December 19, 2016 One-year contract DL Mic'hael Brooks BC Lions February 14, 2017 Two-year contract WR Bryan Burnham BC Lions February 12, 2017 Two-year contract DB Steven Clarke BC Lions January 31, 2017 Two-year contract LB Solomon Elimimian BC Lions December 21, 2016 Two-year contract DB Anthony Gaitor New Orleans Saints January 9, 2017 Granted early release WR Marco Iannuzzi BC Lions February 14, 2017 Two-year contract RB Jeremiah Johnson BC Lions December 16, 2016 Two-year contract LB Nehemie Kankolongo BC Lions December 19, 2016 Two-year contract DB T. J. Lee BC Lions February 10, 2017 One-year contract K/P Richie Leone Arizona Cardinals January 5, 2017 Granted early release LB Bo Lokombo Baltimore Ravens January 31, 2017 Granted early release FB Rolly Lumbala BC Lions January 5, 2017 Two-year contract K/P Paul McCallum SB Nick Moore BC Lions February 10, 2017 One-year contract C Tim O'Neill Retired DB Keynan Parker BC Lions January 4, 2017 Two-year contract WR Terrell Sinkfield Minnesota Vikings March 30, 2017 OL Hunter Steward BC Lions February 8, 2017 One-year contract DE Bryant Turner BC Lions February 6, 2017 One-year contract DL Jabar Westerman Montreal Alouettes February 14, 2017 Three-year contract DB Ronnie Yell BC Lions February 14, 2017 One-year contract
CFL draft The 2017 CFL draft took place on May 7, 2017. The Lions had nine selections in the eight round draft after acquiring an additional first-round pick from the Montreal Alouettes in exchange for the negotiating rights to Vernon Adams.Alouettes officially sign Vernon Adams
Round Pick Player Position School/Club team Hometown 1 3 Daniel Vandervoort WR McMaster Barrie, ON 1 7 Junior Luke DL Montreal Montreal, QC 2 16 Jeremy Zver OL Regina Regina, SK 3 24 Frederic Chagnon LB Montreal Montreal, QC 4 33 Nathaniel Hamlin DB Carleton Ottawa, ON 5 42 Edward Godin DL Laval Quebec City, QC 6 51 Dakota Brush WR Mount Allison Brantford, ON 7 60 Jordan Herdman LB Simon Fraser Winnipeg, MB 8 69 Mitchell Hillis WR Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK 2017 CFL draft order
Preseason
Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results TV Venue Attendance Summary Score RecordA Tue, June 6 6:00 p.m. PDT at Calgary Stampeders L 18–23 0–1 None McMahon Stadium 25,139 RecapB Fri, June 16 7:00 p.m. PDT vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders W 42–10 1–1 TSN BC Place 15,632 Recap
Games played with colour uniforms.
Regular season Standings
Schedule Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results TV Venue Attendance Summary Score Record1 Sat, June 24 7:00 p.m. PDT vs. Edmonton Eskimos L 27–30 0–1 TSN/ESPN2 BC Place 19,175 Recap2 Fri, June 30 4:00 p.m. PDT at Toronto Argonauts W 28–15 1–1 TSN/ESPN2 BMO Field 11,219 Recap3 Thurs, July 6 4:30 p.m. PDT at Montreal Alouettes W 23–16 2–1 TSN/RDS/ESPNews Molson Stadium 18,728 Recap4 Sat, July 15 4:30 p.m. PDT at Hamilton Tiger-Cats W 41–26 3–1 TSN/RDS Tim Hortons Field 24,135 Recap5 Fri, July 21 7:00 p.m. PDT vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers W 45–42 4–1 TSN BC Place 21,017 Recap6 Fri, July 28 6:30 p.m. PDT at Edmonton Eskimos L 26–37 4–2 TSN/RDS2/ESPN2 Commonwealth Stadium 32,837 Recap7 Sat, Aug 5 4:00 p.m. PDT vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders W 30–15 5–2 TSN BC Place 23,415 Recap8 Sun, Aug 13 5:00 p.m. PDT at Saskatchewan Roughriders L 8–41 5–3 TSN/ESPN2 Mosaic Stadium 33,350 Recap9 Fri, Aug 18 7:30 p.m. PDT vs. Calgary Stampeders L 17–21 5–4 TSN BC Place 20,622 Recap10 Sat, Aug 26 12:30 p.m. PDT at Ottawa Redblacks L 24–31 5–5 TSN/RDS2 TD Place Stadium 24,887 Recap 11 Bye12 Fri, Sept 8 7:00 p.m. PDT vs. Montreal Alouettes W 41–18 6–5 TSN/RDS BC Place 18,029 Recap13 Sat, Sept 16 4:00 p.m. PDT at Calgary Stampeders L 13–27 6–6 TSN/RDS McMahon Stadium 28,176 Recap14 Fri, Sept 22 8:00 p.m. PDT vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats L 23–24 6–7 TSN BC Place 18,091 Recap 15 Bye16 Sat, Oct 7 4:00 p.m. PDT vs Ottawa Redblacks L 25–30 6–8 TSN BC Place 19,324 Recap17 Sat, Oct 14 1:00 p.m. PDT at Winnipeg Blue Bombers L 20–26 6–9 TSN/RDS2 Investors Group Field 26,434 Recap18 Sat, Oct 21 7:00 p.m. PDT vs. Edmonton Eskimos L 29–35 (OT) 6–10 TSN BC Place 19,816 Recap19 Sat, Oct 28 1:00 p.m. PDT at Winnipeg Blue Bombers W 36–27 7–10 TSN/RDS2 Investors Group Field 25,034 Recap20 Sat, Nov 4 7:00 p.m. PDT vs. Toronto Argonauts L 13–40 7–11 TSN BC Place 19,233 Recap BC Lions ScheduleMarquee moments highlight 2017 CFL schedule in Canada's 150th year2017 RDS CFL ScheduleCFL, ESPN unveil 2017 U.S. broadcast schedule
Games played with colour uniforms. Games played with white uniforms.
Roster 2017 BC Lions final roster Quarterbacks
Running backs
Receivers
Offensive linemen G T C T G T G/C
Defensive linemen DE DT DE DE DT DT DE DE DE DT Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams LS K/P Practice roster LB RB G DB DE DB FB T
Injured list LB OL DE DB QB DT DE G SB
Suspended DE T Italics indicate American players Roster updated 2026-05-17 Depth Chart • Transactions
Coaching staff BC Lions Staff Front office and support staff Owner – David Braley President and ceo – Dennis Skulsky General manager and vice president of football operations – Wally Buono Director of football operations & player personnel – Neil McEvoy Director of us scouting – Ryan Rigmaiden Player-Business Developmental Advisor – Geroy Simon Football Operations Consultant, Scout –Roy Shivers Area Scout –Mike McCarthy Video assistant – Andrew Millin Head Trainer – Bill Reichelt Assistant athletic therapist – Tristan Sandhu Strength and Conditioning Trainer – Chris Boyko Equipment manager – Ken "Kato" Kasuya Equipment assistant – Andrew Dubiellak Equipment assistant – Stu Mitchell Director of communications – Jamie Cartmell Head coaches Head coach – Wally Buono
Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks – Khari Jones Running backs – Adam Blasetti Receivers – Marcel Bellefeuille Offensive line – Dan Dorazio
Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator and defensive backs – Mark Washington Defensive line – Robin Ross Linebackers – Chris Tormey
Special teams coaches Special teams coordinator – Marcello Simmons
Strength and conditioning Strength and conditioning trainer – Chris Boyko
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