Mathieu Betts, a Canadian defensive end, was signed by the Detroit Lions on Tuesday. This past season, Betts was without a doubt the most effective pass rusher in the CFL. With his lightning-fast first step and strong speed, he can get into the opponent’s backfield and put pressure on quarterbacks early in plays. In December, Betts participated in workouts for the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, and Detroit.
Betts is declining offers of around $300,000 from the B.C. Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats which would have made him the highest-paid defensive player in the CFL to take his shot making an NFL roster.
Betts started all 18 regular season games for the BC Lions in the CFL last season. He set a record for most sacks by a Canadian in a single season with 18. He also accumulated 44 tackles, 4 forced fumbles, and a pass defended.
Betts was recognized as the CFL Defensive Player of the Year last season as well as being named to the CFL All-Star team. Pro Football Focus named him their selection for Most Outstanding Pass-Rusher in their 2023 CFL Awards.
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