The Saskatchewan Roughriders are releasing linebacker Derrick Moncrief in order to pursue an NFL opportunity. Moncrief joined the green and white in 2017, and played three seasons with the club. In 2019, he played 17 games for the Riders, registering 69 defensive tackles, four sacks and three interceptions, earning him CFL All-Star honours for the […]
As the CFL’s general managers and head coaches take in the winter meetings, hoping for clarity on the CBA, the Riders appear clear on Derrick Moncrief’s future. They don’t expect their All-Star linebacker will be back in green next season. On Tuesday’s Sports Cage, Riders GM Jeremy O’Day said “We believe that he’ll likely get […]
After a breakout season, Riders receiver Shaq Evans is looking to build on that in what will be his 3rd CFL season and he is hoping to do it with the green-and-white. The 29-year-old, who becomes a free agent in February, spoke with 620 CKRM’s Michael Ball on the Sportscage Friday to talk about his […]
A local boy is locked in for two more years with the Roughriders. The organization announced on Friday morning that centre Dan Clark has penned a two-year contract extension that will go through the 2021 season. When discussing his extension over the phone, Clark said he has unfinished business since he wants to help bring […]
Chad Geter won’t be going to free agency in February. The Riders have announced they have signed the 6’2, 253 pound defensive lineman to a two-year contract extension meaning he will stay with the club through the end of the 2021 season. Geter’s CFL career started in Saskatchewan in April of 2018. He played all […]
Rider Nation has come through for George Reed. A GoFundMe page was set up earlier this month for the Riders legend to help him with some mobility issues he is having with the money going to things like a specialized knee-brace and some physiotherapy treatments. On Monday afternoon, the goal of $50,000 was reached thanks […]
A Regina restaurant owner wants to help arguably the greatest player to ever wear a Saskatchewan Roughriders jersey. Eric Johnson runs Smokin Okies BBQ in the city’s east end. He has gotten to know George Reed quite well over the past few years with the Rider legend being a frequent visitor to his restaurant. Johnson […]
The release of the CFL is always met with excitement and concern. It was no different on Monday. Riders kicker Brett Lauther–who is the team’s rep for the Players Association–saw some trouble looming in the slate of games for the 2020 season. How do you have an 18 game schedule with 3 bye weeks but […]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders added to their depth at Canadian running back Monday by announcing two players who finished 2019 with the team will be back in 2020. Former Regina Ram Atlee Simon joined the team in October. Prior to being a Rider, Simon had a strong career with the University of Regina Rams where he became […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Jeremy O’Day has announced the Club’s 2020 Football Operations staff on Friday. Assistant General Manager Paul Jones has been extended through 2021 and will be entering his second year with the organization. Before joining the Riders, Jones spent 21 seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos, most […]
