Running back Rutley retires from B.C. Lions

VANCOUVER — B.C. Lions running back Brandon Rutley has announced his retirement.

The 31-year-old came to the Lions in a trade with the Montreal Alouettes in January 2018.

He suffered a season-ending knee injury in his lone appearance that season, but returned to active duty in 2019.

Rutley rushed for 341 yards on 61 carries over 11 games in the most recent CFL season, adding nine receptions for 76 yards and 533 yards on kickoff returns, including one taken back 108 yards for a touchdown. His 1,130 combined yards were fourth-best on the team.