Saskatchewan Roughriders sign DL A.C. Leonard to one-year deal

Source: Jonathan Guignard, Global News, February 14, 2019  International defensive lineman A.C. Leonard is returning to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Riders signed the six-foot-two, 250-pound player to a one-year deal on Thursday. Leonard spent the 2016 and 2017 with the Riders before signing with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2018. The 27-year-old Tennessee State product started 17… Continue reading Saskatchewan Roughriders sign DL A.C. Leonard to one-year deal

Bombers lure away Saskatchewan’s most outstanding player on Day 1 of free agency

Source: CBC News, February 12, 2019  Defensive end Willie Jefferson had 10 sacks for Riders in 2018 The Winnipeg Blue Bombers added a potent pass rusher to their defensive line on Tuesday, signing Willie Jefferson on the first day of CFL free agency. Jefferson, 28, recorded a career-best 10 quarterback sacks last season with the… Continue reading Bombers lure away Saskatchewan’s most outstanding player on Day 1 of free agency

Quarterback Zach Collaros re-signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Source: Thomas Piller, Global News, February 12, 2019  Zach Collaros, 30, has chosen to stay with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Riders announced Tuesday they had re-signed the international free agent to a one-year contract for the 2019 season. A veteran of seven CFL seasons, the Steubenville, Ohio, native spent his first two years with the Toronto… Continue reading Quarterback Zach Collaros re-signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian linebacker Sam Hurl to 1-year extension

Source: Jonathan Guignard, Global News, February 11, 2019  National linebacker Sam Hurl has been signed to a one-year contract extension by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. This will be Hurl’s second straight season with the Riders after the six-foot-one, 230-pound linebacker signed with the team as a free agent in 2018. Originally selected by the Riders in the second round… Continue reading Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian linebacker Sam Hurl to 1-year extension

Veteran safety Mike Edem signs extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Source: The Canadian Press, February 1, 2019  National safety Mike Edem has signed a two-year extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Born in Nigeria and raised in Brampton, Ont., Edem will enter his seventh year in the CFL. He was selected third overall by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2013 draft and also has played with the… Continue reading Veteran safety Mike Edem signs extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Saskatchewan Roughriders start 2019 CFL season on the road

Source: Thomas Piller, Global News, December 20, 2018  The 2019 Canadian Football League (CFL) season schedule was released Thursday, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders start the year on the road. Saskatchewan will showcase its hopefuls in a pre-season game on May 31 when they visit the Calgary Stampeders. The Riders host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on June 6… Continue reading Saskatchewan Roughriders start 2019 CFL season on the road

Regina’s Zack Evans signs extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Source: The Canadian Press, December 18, 2018 Regina native Zack Evans is staying home after signing a four-year extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The six-foot-four defensive lineman began his second stint with the Roughriders in 2018 after signing with the club in the off-season. Evans originally left the Roughriders in 2013 when the Ottawa Redblacks selected… Continue reading Regina’s Zack Evans signs extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Collaros feeling good and hopes to play in West semifinal

Source: Glenn Reid, CBC News, November 7, 2018  Riders keep everyone guessing on starting quarterback for Western Semi-Final After a weeklong break, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have returned to practice as they get ready for Sunday’s CFL Western Semi-Final against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. However, the status of their quarterback is still a question mark. In the Riders’ last game… Continue reading Collaros feeling good and hopes to play in West semifinal

CFL dropped the ball handling hit on Riders QB Zach Collaros: commissioner

Source: The Canadian Press, October 29, 2018  Commissioner Randy Ambrosie admitted Monday the CFL dropped the ball regarding how it handled defensive lineman Odell Willis’s helmet-to-helmet hit on quarterback Zach Collaros on Saturday. Willis delivered the hit on Collaros in the first quarter of the Saskatchewan Roughriders‘ 35-16 win over the B.C. Lions. There was no flag thrown on… Continue reading CFL dropped the ball handling hit on Riders QB Zach Collaros: commissioner

Roughriders rebound with win over Stampeders

Source: The Canadian Press, October 20, 2018  Top spot in West still up for grabs as playoffs approach The Saskatchewan Roughriders recovered their offence in a 29-24 win over the host Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. After getting shut out 31-0 by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in their previous game, the Roughriders kept Calgary’s defence on… Continue reading Roughriders rebound with win over Stampeders