The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released James Butler on Thursday, ahead of the free agency deadline on Feb. 11. It took just a few hours for the veteran running back to find a new team.

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James Butler took full advantage of his head start on CFL free agency Thursday. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released the veteran running back, who was slated to become a free agent Feb. 11. But hours later, the five-foot-eight, 215-pound Chicago native signed with the B.C. Lions, the team he began his CFL career with in 2021. “JB’s track record as a proven runner in this league speaks for itself,” Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden said in a state…

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RB James Butler rejoins Lions after being cut by Tiger-Cats

VANCOUVER — Just a few hours after the announcement of James Butler’s release from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the running back has found a new home. Butler has signed a deal with BC Lions, the team announced on Thursday, after the running back became a free agent earlier in the day. “JB’s track record as a proven runner in this league speaks for itself,” said general manager Ryan Rigmaiden. “Both his pass protection and ability to catch the ball o…

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Back to the Den: Lions sign running back James Butler

The BC Lions announced today that American running back James Butler has signed with the team. Butler became a free agent following his release from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats earlier in the day. Said general manager Ryan Rigmaiden: “JB’s track record as a proven runner in this league speaks for itself. Both his pass protection and ability to catch the ball out of the backfield make him a great fit for Buck Pierce and our offence. We are happy to h…

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HAMILTON — James Butler took full advantage of his head start on CFL free agency Thursday. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released the veteran running back, who was slated to become a free agent Feb. 11. But hours later, the five-foot-eight, 215-pound Chicago native signed with the B.C. Lions, the team he began his CFL career with in 2021. “JB’s track record as a proven runner in this league speaks for itself,” Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden said…

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