Burris joins Lions as offensive consultant

BC Lions co-general manager and head coach Rick Campbell announced on Tuesday that Henry Burris will join the club's coaching staff an an offensive consultant.

“I couldn’t be more excited to begin this next chapter of my football career with a great organization,” said Burris. “Given some of the exciting pieces we have on offence plus the chance to be re-united with coach Campbell, this is an opportunity that ticks all of the important boxes.”

Burris, 46, played 277 games during his 17-year CFL career, amassing 63,369 passing yards and 373 touchdowns with the Calgary Stampeders, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Ottawa Redblacks.

The Spiro, Oklahoma native is a three time Grey Cup Champion (1998, 2008, 2016), two time Grey Cup MVP (2008, 2016), and two time CFL Most Outstanding Player (2010, 2015). Burris is third on the all-time CFL passing yards and touchdowns lists.

“Henry is a tremendous addition to our coaching staff. His knowledge, experience and communication skills will be a huge asset to both our quarterbacks and the entire offence," said Campbell.

buriss was inducted to the Canadian Football hall of Fame in 2020.