The B.C. Lions signed defensive back C.J. Coldon on Thursday.
C.J. Coldon is five foot ten and weighs 186 pounds. The 27-year-old from Belleville, Illinois, re-signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on February 28, 2025. In 2025, Coldon made 55 tackles, one tackle on special teams, three interceptions, and one forced fumble in 17 games. The Redblacks released him on April 15, 2026.
The Minnesota Vikings signed Coldon as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. In 2023, he made two tackles (2 solos) and one pass breakup in one preseason game. He made the practice squad, and the team released him on November 1, 2023.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Coldon on January 29, 2024. He played in two preseason games with three tackles and one tackle on special teams. The Roughriders released him on June 1, 2024. The Ottawa Redblacks signed Coldon to the practice squad on September 3, 2024. The Redblacks released him on November 3, 2024. The Redblacks re-signed him on November 4, 2024.
Collegiately, Coldon played four seasons at Wyoming (2018-21) with 112 tackles (78 solos, 34 assists), 6.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, 17 pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, and one touchdown in 24 games for the Cowboys.
Then, he transferred to Oklahoma in 2022 with 43 tackles (25 solo, 18 assists), two tackles for loss, four interceptions for 32 yards, and ten pass breakups in 12 games for the Sooners. He was named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention after the season.
