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. […]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced Offensive Lineman Dakoda Shepley has been released to pursue NFL opportunities. Shepley was the Riders nominee for the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie. After the cancellation of the 2020 season, Shepley opted out of his CFL contract as per the agreement between the CFL and the Players’ Association. Should Shepley return […]
Brett Lauther is the latest member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders to opt out of his CFL contract. Lauther spoke with Michael Ball on 620 CKRM’s the Sportscage Monday night. He says this wasn’t a decision he made overnight. “I weighed all of the pro’s and con’s, and there really wasn’t too many con’s in this […]
The Riders have released linebacker Deon Lacey so he can pursue a job in the NFL. Lacey signed a one-year deal with the Riders in May after spending three seasons in the NFL. With the CFL cancelling its 2020 season, Lacey has opted out so he can be available if an NFL team calls again. […]
The Canadian Football League has announced a new way for fans to be involved in the league and with the Grey Cup. The CFLÂ announced the Grey Cup Fan Base — a permanent four-feet high base where the Grey Cup will be displayed at all public appearances. It is made from Canadian maple and aluminum. […]
Many fans and athletes across the country were disappointed to hear the Canadian Football League’s decision to cancel their 2020 season last week. While many weren’t surprised about the cancellation, Riders Head Coach Craig Dickenson says he was rather shocked. “I really thought the federal funding was going to come through, so that’s what surprised […]
There will be no pro football in Canada in 2020, but the CFL Players’ Association says it has secured its membership some financial help. The union told players in a memo Wednesday those under contract will receive wage subsidy from July through December. The CFLPA added the benefits could go beyond that if the Canada […]
With COVID-19 and the CFL it seems every answer leads to 10 more questions. Monday, the league cancelled the 2020 season. An answer to ‘are we playing football this year?’ But now, teams have to deal with all the questions that arise. What about the players? What can GM Jeremy O’Day and his staff do […]
Everyone associated with the CFL was thrown into turmoil on Monday with the cancellation of the season–players, employees and fans alike. Now we’re all left to contemplate “What now?” Riders kicker Brett Lauther finds himself looking for the silver lining in all this. With no season in Canada, his thoughts stray south of the border. […]
