CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the league is examining all of its options to stage a 2021 season. In August, the CFL cancelled the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, Ambrosie says both the CFL and its member clubs have been looking at all of their options to return to the field […]
Former Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther continues to chase his dream of playing in the NFL. After a strong season in 2019 Lauther, knowing full well his NFL dream is well within reach, opted out of his 2020 CFL contract when the season was cancelled. Speaking on the SportsCage Tuesday afternoon, Lauther said he remains […]
Normally the CFL playoff push would be in full swing after the Thanksgiving long-weekend, but obviously COVID-19 put a stop to the season months ago. With more time on their hands than they’ve had in perhaps years, players and coaches have had to find a way to fill the void. Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig […]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are announcing more details in relation to the job cuts made last week in response to COVID-19. President and CEO Craig Reynolds joined 620 CKRM’s the Sportscage Friday, and says last week was a very difficult time for the organization. “We had to go through a process in September of really planning […]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced changes to their workforce resulting from the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. “Since the outset of the pandemic, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have had to make difficult decisions in order to ensure the long-term stability and sustainability of the Club. It started in the spring with wage reductions and reduced workweeks […]
The CFL is once again requiring teams to name 10 players on their 45 man negotiation list. Of the 10 names released by the Riders on Thursday morning, two of them are quarterbacks Luke Falk is a quarterback from Washington State. He made two starts with the New York Jets last season after being drafted […]
There may not be any Riders football this season due to COVID-19, but the team still has a big event planned for this weekend. The province of Saskatchewan has proclaimed September 6th as “Saskatchewan Roughrider Day”. That is the date that the annual Labour Day Classic against Winnipeg would have been played and it will […]
After opting out of his contract earlier this week, Riders offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley has found himself an NFL opportunity. The San Francisco 49ers announced Saturday afternoon they have signed Shepley, who was the team’s most outstanding rookie last season after starting 14 games at right guard. The 6’4, 310 pound Shepley was the team’s […]
Linebacker Cameron Judge has opted out of his contract with the Riders. Judge re-signed in the off-season on a one-year deal through the end of the 2020 season. With the season cancelled, he can now try and catch on in the NFL. Judge was the West nominee for Most Outstanding Canadian in 2019. He posted […]
The Riders have released two more players who are opting out to try their luck in the NFL. They are offensive lineman Cameron Jefferson and defensive lineman Demetrius Harris. Jefferson signed with the Riders in June of 2019. He spent the season on the practice roster. Harris signed with the Riders in December of 2019. […]
