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B.C. Lions sign former Chiefs QB Chris Oladokun

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The B.C. Lions have signed former Kansas City Chiefs backup quarterback Chris Oladokun to their practice roster along with three other American players. During his time with the Chiefs from 2022 to 2025, Oladokun won Super Bowls in both 2023 and 2024 while backing up Patrick Mahomes. In those four seasons, he completed 35 of 55 pass attempts for 235 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. The team also signed his brother Jordan Oladokun as a defensive back, along with defensive back Thomas Graham and defensive lineman T.J. Burke.

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VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have signed former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun, who backed up Patrick Mahomes and won Super Bowls in both 2023 and 2024, to their practice roster on Monday. Oladokun, a 29-year-old native of Tampa, Fla., played for the Chiefs from 2022 through 2025 with notable stats including 235 passing yards, completing 35 out of 55 pass attempts with one touchdown and no interceptions. The Lions also signed his younger brother, Jordan Oladokun, a 24-year-old defensive back who previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers but was placed on injured reserve in training camp. Both brothers will now play together professionally for the first time in their careers, marking a significant milestone for them and their families.

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Oladokun PERSON · 2× Americans NORP · 1× CFL ORG · 1× Chiefs ORG · 1× Chris Oladokun PERSON · 1× Kansas City Chiefs ORG · 1× Patrick Mahomes PERSON · 1× Tampa GPE · 1× The B.C. Lions ORG · 1× VANCOUVER GPE · 1×

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The 29-year-old native of Tampa, Fla., finished his time in Kansas City with 235 passing yards, connecting on 35 of his 55 pass attempts with one touchdown and no interceptions. Get daily National news The Lions also signed Oladokun’s younger brother, defensive back Jordan Oladokun on Monday. The 24-year-old Stanford and Bowling Green alum signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025 before being placed on injured reserve late in training camp.

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B.C. Lions sign former Chiefs QB Chris Oladokun · assertive framing

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The B.C. Lions have signed four Americans to their practice roster, including former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun, the CFL club announced on Monday. asserted

club → sign → Monday

Oladokun played for the Chiefs from 2022 through 2025, backing up star QB Patrick Mahomes and winning Super Bowls in both 2023 and 2024. asserted

Oladokun → play → 2023

alum → finish → camp

B.C.’s other moves on Monday included adding defensive back Thomas Graham and defensive lineman T.J. Burke, and releasing quarterback Chase Brice. asserted

moves → include → Brice

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 21, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press