B.C. Lions sign free-agent defensive back Buddy Jackson to contract
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions were the first team to dip into free agency, signing defensive back Buddy Jackson to a one-year contract Tuesday.
Jackson played in six games last season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, registering 21 tackles. His signing came less than an hour after the start of the free-agent period at noon ET.
“Buddy is a key veteran addition to our secondary,” GM/head coach Wally Buono said. “He’s a physical defender with good size and range and we expect him to be a playmaker on defence this year.”
The acquisition of Jackson addresses a need for the Lions, who last week released veteran defensive back Ryan Phillips.