Stamps sign National offensive lineman Tyler Packer

CALGARY -- The Calgary Stampeders have signed National offensive lineman Tyler Packer, the team announced on Wednesday.

Packer was selected in the sixth round (51st overall) by the BC Lions in the 2021 CFL Canadian Draft. In four seasons with the Lions, he made 14 starts in 19 appearances. A native Calgarian, his first career game in 2022 took place at McMahon Stadium and his first career start in 2024 came against the Stamps in Vancouver.

He played 37 games over four seasons (2017-19, 2021) at the University of Calgary and was named the Canada West rookie of the year. Two years later, Packer helped the Dinos win the 2019 Vanier Cup. During his final season, the U of C offence led all of U SPORTS in average yards (533.8) and first downs (30.0) per game.

Packer previously played locally for the Calgary Hilltoppers and at Notre Dame High School.