The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American linebacker C.J. Reavis to a two-year contract extension.

Reavis returns to the Roughriders after a standout season on the defence, where he lined up at safety and Sam linebacker.

The 28-year-old played in 17 games in 2023 and registered 59 defensive tackles (including five for a loss), three sacks, one interception, one pass knockdown, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries while notching six special-teams tackles.

Reavis was involved in 81 defensive plays in 2023, second on the team to middle linebacker Larry Dean.