Darnell Sankey

After enduring a loss in his Montreal debut, linebacker Darnell Sankey vowed the Alouettes wouldn’t lose again in the 2023 CFL season. Sankey was a man of his word Sunday. He anchored a Montreal defence that was key in the Alouettes’ stunning 28-24 Grey Cup victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Tim Hortons Field. […]

Darnell Sankey’s return to the postseason was a memorable one. In the Eastern Division Semi-Finals last Saturday, the Montreal Alouette linebacker made an impact with eight tackles, two sacks, and an interception. The Alouettes picked up a 27-12 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and advanced to the Eastern Final, where they will meet the Toronto […]

It looks like Darnell Sankey is back in the Canadian Football League. According to multiple reports, the former Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker has signed a deal with the Montreal Alouettes. Sankey led the CFL in tackles in 2022 with Saskatchewan. The Sacramento State set a new franchise record (120) for the Roughriders last season. In 2021, […]

    The player who has made the most tackles in the Canadian Football League (CFL) over the past two seasons may soon return to play north of the border. Darnell Sankey is now a free agent after being released from his XFL contract earlier this week after playing with the Arlington Renegades this past […]

    Darnell Sankey could be heading back to the Canadian Football League (CFL). According to TSN’s Farhan Lalji, the linebacker was released from his XFL contract with the Arlington Renegades. http:// LB Darnell Sankey has received his release from the #XFL & is now pursuing @cfl options. Was a tackling machine his last 2 […]

  With free agency set to open up on Tuesday, many players in the Canadian Football League will be changing addresses. It looks like linebacker Darnell Sankey will be one of those players. On Monday night, Sankey posted a message on Twitter where he thanked Rider Nation.   Rider Nation, It was a blessing to […]

  There have been plenty of tackling machines that have roamed the sidelines for the Saskatchewan Roughriders after David Albright established a franchise record in 1987 with 118 tackles. Eddie Lowe provided many memorable collisions during his five seasons in Saskatchewan, including “The Hit” on Edmonton QB Tracy Ham in the 1989 Western Semi-Final. Barrin […]

  One key storyline for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders that has been lost in the hoopla of the quarterbacking situation with the Riders this week, is linebacker Darnell Sankey will face his old team, the Calgary Stampeders for the first time since signing with the green and white during the offseason on Saturday. […]

  Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Darnell Sankey has announced details on his upcoming community event to help out the homelessness in Regina. Next Friday, September 23, Sankey will be hosting a community BBQ at the Mamaweyatitan Centre from 4-7 pm. There is a way for fans to help out if they choose so, on September 21 […]

In typical Saskatchewan fashion, summer has transition into autumn as quickly as the snap of two fingers. With the Labour Day Classic now in the rear view mirror, the push for the playoffs begin, even though there are some playoff scenarios that could be extinguished on Friday night in the event of a Saskatchewan win, […]