Mike Benson (Canadian football)
| No. 40 BC Lions | |
| Date of birth | May 13, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Long snapper |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Canada university | Acadia |
| CJFL | Winnipeg Rifles |
| High school | Winnipeg (MB) St. Paul's |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2012–2013 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2014 | Toronto Argonauts* |
| 2014–present | BC Lions |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
| Career stats | |
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Mike Benson (born May 13, 1987) is a Canadian football long snapper for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played CIS football at Acadia University and attended St. Paul's High School in Winnipeg.[1] He has also been a member of the Edmonton Eskimos and Toronto Argonauts.
Professional career
Edmonton Eskimos
Benson was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos on June 11, 2012. He was released by the Eskimos on June 17, 2012.[2] He signed with the Eskimos on October 18, 2012.[3]
Toronto Argonauts
Benson signed with the Toronto Argonauts on June 1, 2014. He was released by the Argonauts on June 22, 2014.[4]
BC Lions
Benson was signed by the BC Lions on August 31, 2014.[5] During his fourth year as the Lions long snapper, Benson recovered a muffed punt that he had snapped and which Edmonton wideout Brandon Zylstra failed to secure. Benson returned the ball for a touchdown against his former team.[6] During 5 years in the CFL, Benson has also accumulated 14 tackles on special teams. Benson received a one year contract extension to remain with the Lions on January 11 of 2018.[7]
References
- ^ "Mike Benson Bio". ssc-nutrition.com. May 8, 2015. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Transactions - June 2012". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on November 1, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Transactions - October 2012". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on August 2, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "2014 TRANSACTIONS". argonauts.ca. Archived from the original on August 2, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Transactions". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on July 30, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/22/bc-scores-the-ultra-rare-long-snapper-touchdown/
- ^ https://www.cfl.ca/2018/01/11/lions-ink-benson-2018/
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