Paris Jackson extends with Lions

The BC Lions Football Club officially announced that non-import wide receiver Paris Jackson has signed a contract extension with the team. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Jackson appeared in all 18 regular season games for the Lions recording 634 receiving yards (2nd on Lions) and four touchdowns on a career-high 51 receptions.

“Paris is a big-time receiver who makes plays when needed most,” said Lions GM and head coach Wally Buono. “Our receiving corps is among the league’s best and having Paris back keeps us at that level.”

Battling through season-long injuries, Jackson saved his best performances for the Lions’ championship march as he scorched the Saskatchewan defence for 66 yards and two touchdowns on five receptions in the West Division Championship and recorded the Lions’ longest reception of the game (18 yards) in the club’s Grey Cup victory over Montreal.

Paris Jackson - 19

Wide Receiver (Non-import)

Utah

Born: July 24, 1980 – Vancouver, BC

Height: 6.03   Weight: 220

Yrs Lions: 5th

Yrs CFL: 5th

Games Played 2006: 18

CFL Career: 62

Playoff: 4

Grey Cup: 2 (2006, 2004 with BC)