The BC Lions will have a third different quarterback making a start in 2026.
The Lions are expected to give the nod to rookie pivot Kaidon Salter for the team’s Week 9 contest against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, according to TSN’s Farhan Lalji.
The 23-year-old made his CFL and Lions debut in the team’s 26-12 loss to the Toronto Argonauts in Week 8, relieving Chase Brice.
The 6-foot, 200-pound arm completed nine of his 15 pass attempts for 121 yards with zero touchdowns and zero interceptions.
Salter began his college career at Liberty from 2021-24, appearing in 35 games and becoming the full-time starter in his sophomore campaign.
Salter transferred to Colorado for his senior season, dressing in nine games and completing 127-of-204 passes for 1,404 yards and 10 touchdowns. The dual-threat pivot added 103 carries for 356 yards and five more majors on the ground.
While starter and reigning Most Outstanding Player and Canadian Nathan Rourke has not officially hit the injured list, he appears set to miss a second straight game with a shoulder injury, this time with Salter making the start.
