B.C. Lions sign Lehigh standout Matt Spatny

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The B.C. Lions have signed American defensive lineman Matt Spatny, the team announced on Monday. He’s been added to the practice roster.

The six-foot-two, 250-pound defender played collegiately at Lehigh University, where he made 111 defensive tackles, 34 tackles for loss, 25.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, and one pass knockdown. Located in Bethlehem, Pa., Lehigh competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

The native of Medina, Ohio was named first-team All-Patriot League and an All-American honourable mention as a senior. Last month, he attended rookie minicamp with the Seattle Seahawks.

In a corresponding move, the Lions have released American defensive lineman Colby Taylor from the practice roster.

The B.C. Lions (0-0) will visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders (0-0) at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday, June 13, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. Both teams were on a bye in Week 1. They last faced each other in the 2025 Western Final, where Saskatchewan prevailed 24-21. The Riders went on to win the 112th Grey Cup.

The weather forecast in Regina calls for a high of 17 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 620 CKRM in Regina, 730 CKNW in Vancouver, and Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600 for Punjabi coverage in B.C.