B.C. Lions lose LT Jarell Broxton to six-game injured list

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The B.C. Lions have lost a couple of key contributors to their offensive line ahead of Friday’s matchup with the Montreal Alouettes.

Left tackle Jarell Broxton (knee) and left guard Tyler Packer (head) have both been placed on the six-game injured list. Broxton was the Lions’ nominee for Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman in 2023 and has started every game this season, while Packer is in his first season as a starter and has split time between centre and guard.

Rookie American Kory Woodruff will get his first career start at guard, while six-year veteran Canadian David Knevel will continue on at left tackle after stepping in during the first quarter of last week’s victory. Canadian Andrew Peirson will dress as the sixth man.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Lions will have some key depth returning in the trenches. Global defensive tackle Tibo Debaillie and Canadian defensive end Josh Archibald are both back in the rotation after injury, though American Marcus Moore (ankle) has been placed on the six-game.

Versatile Canadian linebacker Isaiah Guzylak-Messam (hamstring) will also be out long-term, but rookie defensive back Cristophe Beaulieu will be back in the lineup. American Jackson Taylor will dress for added linebacker depth, while Canadian receiver Kieran Poissant and Global punter Carl Meyer have both been demoted to the practice roster.

The B.C. Lions (6-6) will visit the Montreal Alouettes (10-1) at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, September 6.

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