The Calgary Stampeders signed offensive lineman Tyler Packer on Wednesday.
Tyler Packer is six foot six and weighs 315 pounds. The 26-year-old from Calgary, Alberta, was drafted by the B.C. Lions in the sixth round (51st pick) in the 2021 CFL Draft. Packer played 19 games in four seasons in B.C. Packer’s first career game came against the Calgary Stampeders in 2022 at McMahon Stadium, and his first career start against the Stampeders in B.C. Place Stadium.
In 2025, Packer appeared in three games. B.C.’s offense averaged 29.8 points per game, 430.2 net offense per game, 113.4 rushing yards per game, 325.4 passing yards per game, 59 touchdowns, and allowed 20 sacks. The Lions released him on April 14, 2026.
Collegiately, Packer played four seasons at the University of Calgary (2017-21), playing right tackle in 37 games for the Dinos. He was the first Dino rookie to start at tackle since former Lion Kirby Fabien in 2009. In addition, he helped the Dinos win the 2019 Vanier Cup, which was their first title since 1995, and was named Canada West Rookie of the Year in 2017 and a Canada West All-Star in 2018.
