# Tyler Packer

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{{Short description|Canadian gridiron football player (born 1999)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox CFL biography
| name = Tyler Packer
| image = 2024, 62, Tyler Packer.jpg
| image_upright = 1
| caption = Packer with the [BC Lions](/source/BC_Lions) in 2024
| team = 
| number = 
| position1 = [Offensive lineman](/source/Offensive_lineman)
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|7|13}}
| birth_place = [Calgary](/source/Calgary), [Alberta](/source/Alberta), Canada
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lb = 315
| college = [Calgary](/source/Calgary_Dinos_football)
| high_school = [Notre Dame High](/source/Notre_Dame_High_School_(Calgary))
| CFLDraftedYear = 2021
| CFLDraftedRound = 6
| CFLDraftedPick = 51
| playing_years1 = {{CFL Year|2021}}*, {{CFL Year|2022|2025}}
| playing_team1 = [BC Lions](/source/BC_Lions) <!--- Packer was not a continuous member of the Lions in 2021 since he returned to the Dinos that year--->
| career_highlights = * [Vanier Cup](/source/Vanier_Cup) champion ([2019](/source/55th_Vanier_Cup))
| status = Active
| import = no
| CFL = tyler-packer/166285/
}}

'''Tyler Packer''' (born July 13, 1999) is a Canadian professional [football](/source/gridiron_football) [offensive lineman](/source/offensive_lineman) who is currently a free agent.

==University career==
Packer played [U Sports football](/source/U_Sports_football) for the [Calgary Dinos](/source/Calgary_Dinos_football) from 2017 to 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://godinos.com/sports/football/roster/tyler-packer/12624 |title=Tyler Packer |publisher=[Calgary Dinos](/source/Calgary_Dinos) |access-date=June 25, 2024}}</ref><ref name=BCbio>{{cite news|url=https://www.bclions.com/players/tyler-packer/166285/ |title=Tyler Packer |publisher=[BC Lions](/source/BC_Lions) |access-date=May 16, 2022}}</ref> He started at [right tackle](/source/right_tackle) in the Dinos' [55th Vanier Cup](/source/55th_Vanier_Cup) victory over the [Montreal Carabins](/source/Montreal_Carabins_football) in [2019](/source/2019_U_Sports_football_season).<ref name=BCbio/> He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the [2020 U Sports football season](/source/2020_U_Sports_football_season).

==Professional career==
Packer was selected in the sixth round, 51st overall, by the [BC Lions](/source/BC_Lions) in the [2021 CFL draft](/source/2021_CFL_draft) and signed with the team on May 21, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bclions.com/2021/05/21/lions-sign-three-2021-draft-class-hladik-green-packer/ |title=Lions Sign Three From 2021 Draft Class: Hladik, Green & Packer |publisher=[BC Lions](/source/BC_Lions) |date=May 21, 2021}}</ref> However, he was released at the end of training camp on July 29, 2021, and returned to the Dinos.<ref name=2021T>{{cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/2021/ |title=Transactions – Football player trades and signings |publisher=[Canadian Football League](/source/Canadian_Football_League) |access-date=June 25, 2024}}</ref> After completing his U Sports eligibility, Packer re-signed with the Lions on December 14, 2021.<ref name=2021T/>

In [2022](/source/2022_BC_Lions_season), Packer began the season on the practice roster following training camp.<ref name=2022Notes>{{cite web|url=https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/2022_CFL_Gm_Notes_92_WSF_BC_vs_Cgy.pdf |title=2022 Game Notes |publisher=[Canadian Football League](/source/Canadian_Football_League) |access-date=June 25, 2024}}</ref> He then made his professional debut on September 17, 2021, against the [Calgary Stampeders](/source/Calgary_Stampeders) in his hometown in his old university stadium at [McMahon](/source/McMahon_Stadium).<ref name=BCbio/><ref name=2022Notes/> He played in two regular season games, both against the Stampeders, as a backup offensive lineman in 2022 while spending the rest of the season on the practice roster.<ref name=2022Notes/><ref name=CFLguide>{{cite web|url=https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2050/11/2024-CFL-Guide-Digital.pdf |title=2024 CFL Guide |publisher=[Canadian Football League](/source/Canadian_Football_League) |access-date=June 25, 2024}}</ref> He re-signed with the Lions on November 28, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bclions.com/2022/11/28/lions-re-sign-three-nationals-add-pair-of-2022-draft-picks/ |title=Lions re-sign three nationals, add pair of 2022 draft picks |publisher=[BC Lions](/source/BC_Lions) |date=November 28, 2022}}</ref>

In the [2023 season](/source/2023_BC_Lions_season), Packer spent most of the year on the practice roster, but dressed for one regular season game in September.<ref name=BCbio/><ref name=CFLguide/> He signed again with the Lions on November 22, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2023/11/22/lions-sign-seven-including-dl-steven-stove-richardson/ |title=Lions sign seven, including DL Steven 'Stove' Richardson |publisher=[Canadian Football League](/source/Canadian_Football_League) |date=November 22, 2023}}</ref>

Following training camp in [2024](/source/2024_BC_Lions_season), Packer made the team's opening day roster as a backup offensive lineman.<ref name=2024notes>{{cite web|url=https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024-GN-Gm-92-Ssk-vs-BC-WSF.pdf |title=2024 Notes |publisher=[Canadian Football League](/source/Canadian_Football_League) |access-date=June 25, 2024}}</ref> After starting [centre](/source/Center_(gridiron_football)) [Michael Couture](/source/Michael_Couture) suffered an injury, Packer made his first professional start in the season's second game on June 15, 2024, against the Stampeders.<ref name=2024notes/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://3downnation.com/2024/06/14/michael-couture-david-knevel-ruled-out-as-b-c-lions-reshuffle-offensive-line-for-home-opener/ |title=Michael Couture, David Knevel ruled out as B.C. Lions reshuffle offensive line for home opener |publisher=3DownNation |date=June 14, 2024}}</ref> He played in 13 regular season games, starting in 12, while sitting out the rest while on the injured list.<ref name=2024notes/> 

On June 6, 2025, Packer was placed on the Lions' 1-game injured list to start the [2025 CFL season](/source/2025_CFL_season). He rejoined the active roster on June 10, 2025. On July 4, 2025, Packer was placed on the Lions' 6-game injured list, where he spent the remainder of the [2025 CFL season](/source/2025_CFL_season).<ref>{{Cite web |title=BC Lions Transactions |url=https://www.bclions.com/transactions/ |access-date=2025-06-08 |website=BC Lions |language=en}}</ref>

On April 14, 2026, Packer was released by the Lions.<ref>{{cite web |title=B.C. Lions cut Canadians Tyler Packer, Anthony Bennett |url=https://3downnation.com/2026/04/14/b-c-lions-cut-canadians-tyler-packer-anthony-bennett/ |website=3DownNation.com |access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.bclions.com/players/tyler-packer/166285/ BC Lions bio]
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Category:1999 births
Category:Living people
Category:BC Lions players
Category:Canadian football offensive linemen
Category:Calgary Dinos football players
Category:Players of Canadian football from Alberta
Category:Canadian football people from Calgary

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