The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced its practice for training camp in Saskatoon will be going ahead today. That news comes just hours after the players voted to reject the contract offer from the CFL, that ended a short strike at the start of training camp. Reports are the players were not happy there wasn’t a signing […]
–Michael Ball Reporting from Training Camp in Saskatoon– It was a day to remember for Riders defensive back Nelson Lokombo as he took part in his first professional football practice. The 2nd round 2021 draft pick, who missed all of last season because of an Achilles injury, admitted he was nervous. “I was anxious for […]
Its good news for football fans. Last night, the Canadian Football League, and the CFL Players Association reached a tentative agreement to end the four day old strike. The contract is to run for seven years, with an opt out for the player s in year five. That is the same year the new TV […]
The second strike in the long history of the Canadian Football League has been a short one. Just like the first one 48 years ago, the two sides have been able to work out a deal before the season starts. The Canadian Football League has confirmed earlier reports, that it has reached a tentative agreement […]
The Canadian Football League’s players are on strike for the first time in nearly 50 years. The league and the players association are in a labour dispute stemming from the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement Saturday at 10 p.m. Saskatchewan time. Talks broke down Saturday as the deadline approached. CFL training camps were to […]
Saskatchewan Roughrider rookie camp is over, but it remains to be seen if a deal in the Canadian Football League’s collective bargaining agreement will be in place in time for main camp to start tomorrow. Rookie camp wrapped up Day 3 yesterday in Saskatoon with head coach Craig Dickenson praising the energy. Dickenson said that […]
Chuckie is back! Just ahead of TRAINING CAMP 2022, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed veteran defensive end Charleston Hughes. Hughes spent last season with the Toronto Argonauts where he played in just 9 games. The 38-year-old admits he made a mistake leaving Rider Nation after the 2019 campaign. “I should’ve never left,” the defensive end […]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed two Americans, and both have ties to the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. Defensive Lineman DeMarcus Christmas was a sixth round pick of the Seahawks in 2019. He has spent time with the Seahawks, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Christmas is 6 foot 3, 302 pounds, and played college ball with Florida State. […]
There are more legendary names to add to the rolls of the Plaza of Honour. The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced receiver Weston Dressler, linebacker Mike McCullough, and head coach Ken Miller will all be inducted into the “Plaza of Honour” this summer. All three have hoisted the Grey Cup. Here are some of the bios, […]
With just over two weeks away from training camp, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have added another Defensive Back. The green and white have signed Jermaine Kelly to a deal. Kelly was selected in the 7th round of the 2018 draft by the Houston Texans. The California native would later join the San Francisco 49ers practice roster […]
