The B.C. Lions released Robert Carter Jr., on Wednesday to allow the American defensive back to pursue NFL opportunities.
The five-foot-10, 175-pound Carter appeared in 18 regular-season games in 2025, his first in the CFL. He recorded five interceptions and one forced fumble while scoring a defensive touchdown for the Lions.
Carter has since reportedly signed a deal with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.
"Robert earned every bit of this opportunity," Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden said in a statement. "As a rookie, he started every game, performed at a very high level and made some of the most outstanding individual plays we've seen in recent memory.
"While it always hurts to lose a player of his calibre, we’re excited he'll get the opportunity to live out his dream of playing in the NFL."
