Edmonton Elks' Austin Mack (3) is swarmed by the B.C, Lions defence during second half CFL football action in Kelowna, B.C., on Saturday July 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Steve Dunsmoor
B.C. Lions name Dennis McKnight new special teams coordinator
Jul 13, 2026 | 9:50 AM
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SURREY — The B.C. Lions have named veteran coach Dennis McKnight their new special teams coordinator.
The CFL club made the announcement Monday as it returned from a bye week.
McKnight spent five seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, including as special teams coordinator in 2024 and 2025, and spent the 2011 campaign as running backs coach for the then-Edmonton Eskimos.
He previously coached in the XFL and with several NCAA programs, including the University of Hawaii and San Diego State.
