The B.C. Lions signed offensive lineman Lorenzo Thompson to the practice squad on Tuesday.
Lorenzo Thompson is six foot six and weighs 305 pounds. The 26-year-old from Syracuse, New York, signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. He spent two seasons in Cleveland playing six preseason games, allowing one sack in 83 snaps. The Browns released him on August 24, 2025. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Thompson on January 20, 2026. He was injured in training camp and did not play in the preseason. The Steelers released him on August 13, 2026.
Collegiately, Thompson spent six seasons at Rhode Island (2018-23), playing left tackle in 48 games, including finishing his career with 37 consecutive starts for the Rams. In 2023, he was named First Team All-CAA, Third Team All-American by Phil Steele, and the New England Football Writers Association All-New England Team after finishing the season starting 11 games. Rhode Island averaged 28.9 points per game, 418.1 yards per game, 284.8 passing yards per game, 133.3 rushing yards per game, and 42 touchdowns. He was also named Third Team All-CAA in 2022.
