Roughriders news

Air Force Fly Over Part of the Riders Home Opener

Air Force Fly Over Part of the Riders Home Opener

Jun 21, 2024 | 8:19am
The time is almost at hand. Fans of the Saskatchewan Roughriders have watched their team rattle off two wins on the road to start the 2024 campaign, but this Sunday is the first game at Mosaic Stadium. You know fans are pumped, and to make this home opener even more special, its also the team’s […]
Reports: Roughriders to sign free agent OL Jermarcus Hardrick

Reports: Roughriders to sign free agent OL Jermarcus Hardrick

Feb 5, 2024 | 2:20pm
It appears that the Saskatchewan Roughriders will address their offensive line concerns in free agency. According to multiple reports, the Roughriders have agreed to a two-year deal with American offensive lineman Jermarcus Hardrick. The 34-year-old started in 18 regular season games with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, along with the Western Final and the 2023 Grey […]
Current state of the Saskatchewan Roughriders roster

Current state of the Saskatchewan Roughriders roster

Feb 4, 2024 | 5:47pm
With the free agency negotiation window now open in the Canadian Football League, teams like the Saskatchewan Roughriders can explore the market, before free agency officially begins on Tuesday, February 11 at 11:00 am in Saskatchewan. Over the past couple of months, the football operations staff led by General Manager Jeremy O’Day and the coaching […]
Getzlaf brothers reuniting for Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic

Getzlaf brothers reuniting for Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic

Feb 2, 2024 | 1:31pm
It will be a family affair at the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic in Saskatoon. The Getzlaf brothers, Ryan and Chris, will be teammates as part of the hockey fundraiser. Team Getzlaf will be led by Chris, the former Roughriders wide receiver, while on the other side of the rink, Team Lauther will be captained […]
Roughriders ready to explore free agency

Roughriders ready to explore free agency

Feb 1, 2024 | 2:20pm
The pieces of the puzzle that is the Saskatchewan Roughriders roster are starting to come together on the eve of free agency. It begins a week from Tuesday, but with the league’s negotiation window opening on Sunday, the wheeling and dealing is about to begin. Saskatchewan Roughriders General Manager and Vice-President of Football Operations Jeremy […]
Top target WR Shawn Bane Jr. back in Saskatchewan with two-year extension

Top target WR Shawn Bane Jr. back in Saskatchewan with two-year extension

Feb 1, 2024 | 10:48am
The Saskatchewan Roughriders hauled in a big signing as they agreed to terms with American wide receiver Shawn Bane Jr. on a two-year contract extension. Bane Jr. (5’9-178) experienced a career season in Saskatchewan in 2023, leading the Canadian Football League in receptions, which ranks 8th in franchise history. He also eclipsed the 1,000 receiving […]
Riders are “Rolan” with Milligan Jr. for an extra season

Riders are “Rolan” with Milligan Jr. for an extra season

Jan 31, 2024 | 1:55pm
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and American Defensive Back Rolan Milligan Jr. have agreed to a one-year extension. Milligan Jr. (5’11-200lbs), is now signed through the 2025 CFL season. Last season the 29-year-old played in four games before suffering a season-ending foot injury. He had 17 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, two interceptions, two pass knockdowns […]
Roughriders sign LB Zakoby McClain

Roughriders sign LB Zakoby McClain

Jan 30, 2024 | 3:46pm
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added American Linebacker Zakoby McClain to their roster. McClain (6’0-230) joined the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent after the 2022 NFL Draft. The linebacker spent four seasons at Auburn (2018-21), in 49 games and tallied 267 defensive tackles, including 19 tackles for loss, six sacks, one interception, nine pass […]
DL Anthony Lanier II returning to Saskatchewan with one-year extension

DL Anthony Lanier II returning to Saskatchewan with one-year extension

Jan 30, 2024 | 12:12pm
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have locked up a key piece of their defensive line with the signing of Anthony Lanier II. The two sides agreed to a one-year contract extension. Lanier II (6’6-285) will be back for his fourth season with the green and white. The 30-year-old lined up at both defensive tackle and defensive end […]
Riders add former Sooner DB C.J. Coldon

Riders add former Sooner DB C.J. Coldon

Jan 29, 2024 | 3:16pm
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back C.J. Coldon. Coldon (5’10-186) joined the Minnesota Vikings following the 2023 NFL Draft and spent the majority of the season on the team’s practice roster. In his final college season, the Illinois native transferred to Oklahoma. During his time as a Sooner, he made 42 defensive tackles, […]