CFL suspends Lions fullback Bond for two games following positive drug test

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The Lions’ next two games are against the league-leading Alouettes in Montreal on Friday and at home on Sept. 12. B.C. enters Friday’s contest on a five-game winning streak.

The six-foot-three, 235-pound Bond is in his second CFL season with B.C. He has appeared in eight games in 2025 but hasn’t recorded any rushing or receiving statistics.

Bond played in 12 games with the Lions in 2025, recording no rushing or receiving stats. He has nine special-teams tackles this season and had eight last year.

As per the league policy, suspended players can’t participate in regular-season or post-season games. It’s up to teams whether to allow the player to participate in other activities, such as training camp, pre-season games, practices or meetings.

All CFL players are subject to mandatory drug testing following a violation of the policy. They’re also required to participate in an assessment and clinical evaluation to determine if additional counselling is needed.

Testing across the league is ongoing and conducted year-round.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 2, 2026.

The Canadian Press