Former Colorado quarterback Kaidon Salter is getting another chance in professional football after signing with the CFL’s BC Lions.
Salter hinted at the move before it became official, posting “Another Opportunity #LETSWORK” on social media alongside a BC Lions graphic. The move gives the former Buffaloes quarterback a fresh start after going through the NFL Draft process and participating in the Tennessee Titans’ rookie minicamp earlier this month as a tryout player.
The BC Lions present an interesting landing spot for Salter because the franchise already features one of the CFL’s top quarterbacks in Nathan Rourke. Rourke is coming off a standout 2025 season that earned him the league’s Most Outstanding Player award after leading the CFL in total touchdowns and passer rating. That likely means Salter enters the situation as a developmental option with upside rather than someone expected to immediately compete for the starting role.
Still, the CFL has historically been a strong fit for athletic quarterbacks capable of extending plays and creating offense outside structure, something Salter showed throughout his college career.
Salter spent the 2025 season with Coach Prime at Colorado after transferring from Liberty. He was called upon first to replace starter Shedeur Sanders following his departure to the NFL. Kaidon appeared in nine games for the Buffaloes and completed 127 of 204 passes for 1,414 yards and 10 touchdowns while adding 356 rushing yards and five more scores on the ground.
The numbers only tell part of the story. Salter’s mobility and ability to stress defenses with both his arm and legs remained a major part of his game, even while adjusting to a new system and stepping into a high pressure situation in Boulder.
Before Colorado, Salter developed into one of the most productive quarterbacks in the Group of Five during his time at Liberty. The Cedar Hill, Texas native became known for his playmaking ability and dual threat production, helping turn Liberty into one of the more dangerous offenses outside the Power conferences.
Now, Salter gets another chance to continue developing professionally while learning behind an established CFL veteran. For quarterbacks trying to keep long term NFL hopes alive, the CFL can provide valuable game reps, experience and a path to continue growing at the professional level.
For Salter, the path may look different than many expected a few years ago, but the opportunity to keep playing professionally remains very much alive.
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