Career
He was drafted by the British Columbia Lions in the first round of the 2006 Canadian Football League Draft. He played Commonwealth of Independent States football at York University. British Columbia Lions
Since joining the British Columbia Lions in 2006, Foley had served as a situational pass rusher but with the departure of Cam Wake following the 2008 British Columbia Lions season, Foley earned the starting defensive end position.
Seattle Seahawks
Foley signed with the Seattle Seahawks on February 13, 2010.
He was waived on August 30. New York Jets
On August 31, 2010, the New York Jets claimed Foley off waivers.
Foley"s tenure would be very brief as he was waived on September 3, 2010. Foley would be signed to the team"s practice squad two days later only to be released from the squad on September 7, 2010.
Toronto Argonauts
On September 14, 2010, Foley signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.
His signing came amidst some controversy as the British Columbia Lions had announced earlier in the day that they had agreed to terms with Foley. Foley was also interviewed that same morning by Vancouver radio station the Team 1040 where he discussed his return to the Lions. lieutenant"s where I know I"ve had success, and I love the city out there.
They support the Lions so much out there." Lions head coach and general manager Wally Buono later confirmed that Foley had changed his mind and signed with the Argonauts instead of the Lions.
"He"s done an about face. We think the pressures from the family had a lot to do with lieutenant
We"re not going to stand in the way if this is what he wants and we"ll move on."
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Entering 2013 Canadian Football League Free Agency on February 15, 2013, Foley was one of the top free agents available to be signed. After being a free agent for ten days, Foley was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 25, 2013.
In his first season with the Roughriders Foley accumulated 45 tackles and 8 quarterback sacks: He also had a career high 4 fumble recoveries.
Foley continued his strong play into the 2014 Canadian Football League season, tallying 54 tackles and 12 sacks. Foley was named the Saskatchewan Roughriders" Most Outstanding Canadian for the 2014 campaign. Following the season Foley signed a contract extension with the Roughriders.
Ricky Foley was 32 years of age when he signed the contract extension.
Back to Toronto
On January 24, 2015, Foley was traded back to the Argonauts for LB Shea Emry. In his 10th season in the Canadian Football League Foley played in 16 games collecting 48 tackles 6 quarterback sacks and 1 forced fumble.
To avoid becoming a free-agent in February 2016, Foley agreed to take a pay cut and resigned with the Argos in December 2015.