By Saskatchewan Roughriders Staff The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Global Draft selection, kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik and American linebacker Alvin Jones Jr. Vedvik (6’3–210lbs) was selected by the Riders in the second round, 14th overall in the 2021 Global Draft. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in 2018 and went on… Continue reading Roughriders Sign New Kicker and Linebacker
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Vaccine and Testing Verification Process Announced for Riders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders with assistance from provincial health officials have finalized the details of their new vaccination policy at Mosaic Stadium. Since announcing its intention to require vaccination or proof of negative test on August 30, the Club has been working with a task force of health experts from the Ministry of Health, the SHA and eHealth Saskatchewan, alongside the City of… Continue reading Vaccine and Testing Verification Process Announced for Riders
Rider Fans Gear up For Labour Day Classic
Source: Kelly Skjerven, globalnews.ca, September 4, 2021 Fans have waited for two years for the Labour Day Classic to return to Mosaic Stadium. The Saskatchewan Roughriders will face off against rival team Winnipeg Blue Bombers at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Roughrider defensive back Ed Gainey called the game “the ideal football day,” comparing the province… Continue reading Rider Fans Gear up For Labour Day Classic
Rider Fans Required to Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations for Home Games
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced fans will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide a negative test before they can attend home games at Mosaic Stadium. This new requirement has a target start date of September 17th. In a recent statement, they shared, “through the course of the pandemic the Club has… Continue reading Rider Fans Required to Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations for Home Games
Many Rider Fans Hoping for Vaccination Mandate
Source: Jacob Carr, globalnews.ca, August 27, 2021 A statement from the Riders said, “The club is undergoing discussions about our COVID policies with our stadium operator and other stakeholders as well as with our provincial health officials.” The Saskatchewan Roughriders are one of only two remaining teams in the Canadian Football League that do not… Continue reading Many Rider Fans Hoping for Vaccination Mandate
Eight Sask. Players on Riders Active Roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced their final roster ahead of opening week. Eight Saskatchewan-born players are on the team, including five offensive linemen. Evan Johnston, Logan Ferland, Mattland Riley, Brett Boyko and Dan Clarke are listed on the offensive line. While wide receiver Mitch Picton, punter Jon Ryan and long snapper Jorgen Hus are also… Continue reading Eight Sask. Players on Riders Active Roster
In 2020-21, Riders Report $7.5 Million Loss
Source: Taylor Shire, globalnews.ca, June 24, 2021 The Roughriders operating revenues took the biggest hit last year due to the fact the team wasn’t able to play games and generate gate admission. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are going through their worst financial crisis in team history. On Wednesday during the club’s annual general meeting, the team… Continue reading In 2020-21, Riders Report $7.5 Million Loss
CfL Releases 2021 Schedule
Mark you Calendars, because the CFL has released their 2021 schedule. The 2021 Canadian Football League schedule kicks off Thursday, August 5th when the reigning Grey Cup Champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in an epic rematch 620 days in the making. The first CFL game since the same two teams met in… Continue reading CfL Releases 2021 Schedule
First Female NFL VP of Football Operations Is Canada’s Catherine Raiche
Source: The Canadian Press Staff, montreal.ctvnews.ca, May 30th, 2021 Prior to joining the Eagles, Raiche spent five seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes. PHILADELPHIA — Quebec’s Catherine Raiche was named the Philadelphia Eagles’ vice-president of football operations on Thursday, becoming the first woman to hold such a senior position in the… Continue reading First Female NFL VP of Football Operations Is Canada’s Catherine Raiche
CFL Plans to Return For 2021 Season
Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, April 22, 2020 A later start date means the CFL will have more time for its return-to-play protocols to be approved by Canadian health officials. Like all teams in the Canadian Football League, the Saskatchewan Roughriders can feel a little bit of optimism as the league announced Wednesday plans to play… Continue reading CFL Plans to Return For 2021 Season