By The Canadian Press

B.C. Lions release defensive back Carter so he can pursue NFL opportunities

Jan 7, 2026 | 11:08 AM

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions released Robert Carter Jr., on Wednesday to allow the American defensive back to pursue NFL opportunities.

The five-foot-10, 175-pound Carter appeared in 18 regular-season games in 2025, his first in the CFL. He recorded five interceptions and one forced fumble while scoring a defensive touchdown for the Lions.

Carter has since reportedly signed a deal with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.

“Robert earned every bit of this opportunity,” Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden said in a statement. “As a rookie, he started every game, performed at a very high level and made some of the most outstanding individual plays we’ve seen in recent memory.

“While it always hurts to lose a player of his calibre, we’re excited he’ll get the opportunity to live out his dream of playing in the NFL.”

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 7, 2026.

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