Riders News

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed National defensive back Nelson Lokombo to a one-year extension. Lokombo (5’11-190) was selected by the Roughriders in the first round, second overall, of the 2021 CFL Draft. After missing his rookie season due to injury, the defensive back has played 23 career games over the last two seasons and made […]

Free agency is looming in the Canadian Football League, with time running out for teams to retain their free agents before they hit the open market. Recently, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have focused on the offensive side of the ball. Last week, running back Frankie Hickson signed a one-year contract extension. There were a couple of […]

Offensive linemen dominate the CFL’s Scouting Bureau Winter Rankings. Six of the top nine players ranked were offensive linemen. Illinois Offensive Lineman Isaiah Adams is ranked 1st overall, after placing in the 5th spot during the fall rankings. Adams has two All Big Ten Selections and was named a team captain in 2023. North Vancouver’s […]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders added plenty of veteran experience with the signing of National Offensive Lineman Philip Blake to a one-year contract extension. Blake (6’3-310) saw action in six games last season, after he suffered a torn pectoral injury during the preseason. In 2022, the 38-year-old won a Grey Cup in Regina alongside the Toronto Argonauts. […]