The Saskatchewan Roughriders are getting recognition off the field after their championship season.
The club has been named one of three finalists for the inaugural Ted Goveia Football Operations Award, presented by the CFL to honour excellence in scouting, roster building and overall football operations.
The award is named after longtime football executive Ted Goveia and, in keeping with his philosophy, recognizes an entire football operations department rather than an individual.
The Roughriders’ football ops group played a key role in building a championship roster, culminating in the team's capture of the 2025 Grey Cup in Winnipeg last November.
Saskatchewan’s success was reflected across the league, with the Riders leading the CFL with nine All-CFL selections: Jacob Brammer, Tevaughn Campbell, Logan Ferland, Jermarcus Hardrick, KeeSean Johnson, Micah Johnson, Rolan Milligan Jr., C.J. Reavis and Jameer Thurman.
The department is led by Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Jeremy O’Day, alongside Assistant GM and Director of Player Personnel Kyle Carson, Assistant GM Paul Jones, Director of Football Operations Jordan Greenly and Assistant Director of Player Personnel Larry Dean. The group is supported by the coaching staff, as well as equipment, video and medical personnel.
CFL football operations departments select the award winner, which will be announced March 25 during the league’s Coach of the Year Celebration in Edmonton.
