VANCOUVER – The BC Lions announced on Friday that the team has agreed to terms with American linebacker Darnell Sankey on a one-year contract.
Sankey had his most productive season in 2022 in Saskatchewan with 120 defensive tackles, three sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles.
Sankey debuted up north in 2021 with the Calgary Stampeders, appearing in all 14 regular season games and registering 97 defensive tackles, one sack and a forced fumble and capped the season off by earning West Division All-CFL.
Before moving to Canada, Sankey suited up in six regular season games with the Indianapolis Colts in 2017 and had stints in Denver, Oakland, Kansas City, Baltimore and Detroit between 2016 and 2020.
He suited up at Sacramento State from 2012-15, recording 330 total tackles (124 solo, 206 assisted), 27.5 tackles for a loss, 12.5 sacks, ten pass knockdowns, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception. As a senior, Sankey earned First-Team All-Big Sky honours.
