Special teams stalwart Maxime Rouyer returns for B.C. Lions against Riders

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The B.C. Lions’ lineup will be mostly unchanged for their Week 12 clash with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, save for a key addition on special teams.

National linebacker Maxime Rouyer is slated to make his return after missing the past six games with a foot injury. He appeared in three games to start the year, but did not record a statistic.

The native of Troyes, France, has been with the Lions since 2022 after previously spending time with the Edmonton Elks. In 63 career CFL games, he has been a reliable contributor on special teams, making 26 tackles and forcing a fumble, while also adding eight tackles on defence. The McGill graduate was granted National status in an unprecedented move by the CFL this offseason after spending six seasons as a Global player.

In a corresponding move, rookie Canadian linebacker Chase Henning has been returned to the practice roster.

The Leos have made no other changes. Canadian fullback Jacob Bond (knee) has been extended on the one-game injured list, while Canadian receiver Nick Cenacle and American offensive lineman Brandon Yates remain on the reserve roster.

The B.C. Lions (4-5) will host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-3) at BC Place Stadium on Sunday, August 23, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Roughriders are coming off a 26-19 upset loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, while the Lions beat the Calgary Stampeders by a score of 30-26.

The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 620 CKRM in Regina or 730 CKNW (English) or Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600 (Punjabi) in Vancouver.

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