When veteran quarterback Buck Pierce was let go by the BC Lions last month many thought his professional playing days were numbered.
Funny what a month will do. Pierce is now being courted by not only CFL teams, but NFL clubs as well.
The NFL's Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers have all expressed interest in the 28-year-old.
Several Canadian teams passed on a trade with Pierce and the Lions in March, but now he is being sought by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes.
The Blue Bombers are said to be the most serious in contract negotiations with the California native and are expected to make him a contract offer.
Pierce was taking part in a pro day set up for players from the University of Hawaii at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.
Pierce's old boss, BC Lions coach Wally Buono, called to wish his ex-quarterback all the best.
The Lions were the only team Pierce has played for professionally. In five seasons with the Lions Pierce had 692 completions for 8,734 passing yards and threw for 48 touchdowns, adding 1,015 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns.
With a report from CTV British Columbia's Farhan Lalji
