US EditionB.C. Lions fine, forfeit two draft picks for violating CFL's salary cap
- In 2024, the B.C. Lions, along with the Toronto Argonauts, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Ottawa Redblacks, exceeded the CFL's $5.525 million salary expenditure cap.
- The violations occurred because several teams exceeded the league-mandated $5.525 million salary cap for the 2024 season.
- The B.C. Lions exceeded the cap by $347,889, resulting in a more severe penalty than the other teams, while the Toronto Argonauts, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Ottawa Redblacks exceeded the cap by $87,103, $40,121, and $22,914, respectively.
- As a result of exceeding the cap by $347,889, the B.C. Lions will forfeit their highest first- and second-round selections in the 2025 CFL Draft, which are the 3rd and 9th overall picks, and face a fine potentially working out to $643,667.
- Due to having the worst record, the Calgary Stampeders will receive B.C.'s forfeited picks, giving them the final selections in the first two rounds of the April 29 draft and the first and eighth overall picks, while Ottawa, Saskatchewan, and Toronto's violations will result in fines.
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B.C. Lions fine, forfeit two draft picks for violating CFL's salary cap
TORONTO — The B.C. Lions were one of four CFL teams to violate the league’s 2024 salary cap, but their penalty is more severe than others, with the club forfeiting first- and second-round picks in this year's draft According to the CFL, the Lions were $347,889 above the league-mandated 2024 cap of $5.525 million. The Toronto Argonauts ($87,103), Saskatchewan Roughriders ($40,121) and Ottawa Redblacks ($22,914) also exceeded the cap and were each…
B.C. Lions fine, forfeit two draft picks for violating CFL’s salary cap
TORONTO - The B.C. Lions were one of four CFL teams to violate the league’s 2024 salary cap, but their penalty is more severe than others, with the club forfeiting first- and second-round picks in this year's draft
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