B.C. Lions sign Canadian defensive back Cristophe Beaulieu to one-year extension

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The B.C. Lions signed Cristophe Beaulieu to a one-year contract extension on Monday, keeping the defensive back with the team for another season after he became eligible as a free agent. Beaulieu, from Blainville, Quebec, is six-foot-two and weighs 195 pounds. This season, he has made three appearances with 11 tackles (one for loss) and knocked down one pass. Before his knee injury last year, which sidelined him until recently, Beaulieu had a standout performance in the previous campaign with 36 defensive tackles, two interceptions, and a forced fumble over 14 games.

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Beaulieu, of Blainville, Que., was eligible to become a free agent following this season. The six-foot-two, 195-pound Beaulieu has 11 tackles (one for loss) and a pass knockdown in three appearances this season. He enjoyed a stellar 2-25 campaign, recording 36 defensive tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble in 14 games before suffering a knee injury that kept him out until last month.
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The B.C. Lions signed Canadian defensive back Cristophe Beaulieu to a one-year extension Monday. asserted
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Beaulieu, of Blainville, Que., was eligible to become a free agent following this season. The six-foot-two, 195-pound Beaulieu has 11 tackles (one for loss) and a pass knockdown in three appearances this season. He enjoyed a stellar 2-25 campaign, recording 36 defensive tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble in 14 games before suffering a knee injury that kept him out until last month. asserted
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 5, 2026. asserted
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