VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions released import wide receiver Kierrie Johnson on Thursday.
Johnson was expected to play a key role this year after a solid rookie season but went on the nine-game injured list after breaking his arm during a game against Saskatchewan in July.
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The Lions are deep at the position and star receiver Geroy Simon is set to return to the lineup Friday in Calgary after missing three games with a hamstring injury.
Johnson, a 24-year-old Houston native, played three years at the University of Houston and one season at Blinn Junior College in Texas.
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