The Calgary Stampeders have acquired quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. from the B.C. Lions.
The Stampeders also received the LionsB次元官网网址� fourth-round selection (32nd overall) in the 2025 CFL draft and a third-round pick in 2026.
The Lions received CalgaryB次元官网网址檚 second- and fourth-round picks (ninth and 29th overall) in 2025 and its second-round pick in 2026.
Adams had a stellar start to the season for the Lions before sustaining a knee injury in an Aug. 1 loss to Winnipeg.
Quarterback Nathan Rourke, who won the CFLB次元官网网址檚 most outstanding Canadian award with the Lions in 2022, signed with the team a couple weeks later.
His second stint with the Lions came after he tried to catch on in the NFL. B.C. continued to go with Rourke despite his struggles when Adams recovered.
Adams returned to start the LionsB次元官网网址� final game of the season, a win over the Montreal Alouettes, as well as B.C.B次元官网网址檚 loss to Saskatchewan in the West Division semifinal.
Adams had a 6-3 record as a starter for the Lions (9-9) in 2024 and completed 197 of 302 passes for 2,929 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Calgary, with Jake Maier under centre, posted a 5-12-1 record this past season and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2004.
