Wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the B.C. Lions on Thursday.

“There was only one place I wanted to play and that’s in BC for Wally and Lions fans,” said Arceneaux. “We’re going to be back in a big way in 2016 and I can’t wait to get started.”

The five-year veteran, who was set to become a free agent in February, led the Lions with 1,151 receiving yards last season on 76 receptions, earning his first CFL All-Star nod.

“Manny is an important part of our offense and leader in our dressing room,” said GM and head coach Wally Buono. “This is a critical signing for the club heading into next season and I know our fans will be very happy to see him remain with the Lions.”

Arceneaux sits just 87 yards from 5,000 on his career and has piled up 2,056 receiving yards over the past two seasons, second only to Eric Rogers of the Calgary Stampeders.