Buck Pierce Named New Head Coach of B.C. Lions

The former Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive coordinator returns to the team where he began his CFL career to replace Rick Campbell.

Buck Pierce has been appointed as the 28th head coach in B.C. Lions franchise history, following the dismissal of Rick Campbell after a 9-9 season.
Pierce brings nine years of coaching experience with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, including four seasons as offensive coordinator since 2020.
During his tenure with the Blue Bombers, Pierce helped the team secure Grey Cup titles in 2019 and 2021 and oversaw a top-performing offense featuring CFL stars Zach Collaros and Brady Oliveira.
Pierce began his CFL career as a quarterback with the Lions in 2005, winning a Grey Cup with the team in 2006 before later joining the Blue Bombers as a player and coach.
The Lions will formally introduce Pierce at a press conference on Wednesday, with the new coach expressing excitement about the opportunity to lead the team and work toward bringing the Grey Cup back to British Columbia.