VANCOUVER — The BC Lions announced on Wednesday the signings of two Americans: wide receiver/returner Silas Bolden and linebacker Parker McKenna.
Bolden (five-foot-eight, 160 pounds) moves north after a training camp appearance with the Minnesota Vikings and stint on the Houston Texans practice roster in 2025.
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Silas is the younger brother of Victor Bolden Jr., who signed with the Lions ahead of 2025 training camp after a lengthy NFL career that included 13 games with the San Francisco 49ers across 2017 and 2018.
McKenna (six-foot, 220 lbs) suited up at Portland State from 2020-23 and appeared in 26 games with 190 total tackles (109 solo, 81 assisted), before moving to Washington State from 2024-25 and being named a Pac-12 Conference Top Defensive Performer as a senior.
He racked up 122 total tackles (74 solo, 48 assisted), six tackles for a loss, three sacks, one interception, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery in 25 games with the Cougars.
The Lions also announced they have released National defensive lineman Anthony Bennett and National offensive lineman Tyler Packer.
