US EditionReturn to B.C. Lions ‘a beautiful hello’ for running back James Butler
- Running back James Butler rejoined the B.C. Lions in May 2025 after being released by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in January 2025.
- Butler’s release followed a difficult 2024 season where he struggled midseason despite a strong start, leading him to seek new opportunities.
- Butler originally signed with the Lions in 2021, had a standout 2022 season rushing over 1,000 yards with seven touchdowns, then signed with the Tiger-Cats in 2023 as a free agent.
- Butler said returning was an easy choice, especially after receiving a call from the Lions’ general manager Ryan Rigmaiden, who expressed regret about letting him go.
- Butler joins a transformed Lions team under new GM Rigmaiden and head coach Buck Pierce, who expressed confidence in Butler’s dynamic skills and overall football IQ.
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Return to B.C. Lions 'a beautiful hello' for running back James Butler
KAMLOOPS — James Butler always knew a return to the B.C. Lions was possible. The CFL veteran just didn't anticipate the way he'd find his way back. After two years with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Butler was released in January after a difficult season.
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