Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Riders retain most of offence, big defensive names on the move as CFL free agency nears
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will continue to put together the pieces as they try to win a Grey Cup at home in 2022. CFL free agency got underway Tuesday at 11 a.m. The Riders come into the day with 2...
Feb 08, 2022 Loucheiz Purifoy (left) and Samuel Eguavoen celebrate a big defensive play against the B.C. Lions on Oct. 27, 2018. (Derek Elvin/Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders bring back star wide receiver Duke Williams for 2022 season
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are bringing back a vital piece of their offence for the 2022 CFL season. Star wide receiver Duke Williams is staying in green and white after signing a one-year contract ...
Feb 05, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Duke Williams. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Roughriders sign veteran linebacker to contract extension
Larry Dean didn't play a down for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2021, but the CFL team obviously saw enough to sign the linebacker to a contract extension. The Roughriders announced the transaction ...
Feb 03, 2022 Larry Dean spent the 2019 CFL season with the Edmonton Football Team. (Jason Halstead/CFL.ca)
Riders' O'Day addresses where team sits as free agency approaches
There could be some significant changes to the Saskatchewan Roughriders' roster after CFL free agency starts Tuesday. For starters, it doesn't look like Ed Gainey -- who spent the past five seasons wi...
Feb 02, 2022 Jeremy O'Day. (Canadian Press file photo)
'The arrow is pointing up:' Reynolds discusses financial health of Riders, CFL
Financially, things seem to be looking all right for the Green and White. Craig Reynolds, the president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, told the Green Zone on Tuesday the CFL team and the lea...
Feb 01, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders president and CEO Craig Reynolds (left) and GM Jeremy O'Day. (980 CJME file photo)
Riders, Fajardo agree to restructured deal for 2022
It appears Cody Fajardo is taking a pay cut. The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Monday their starting quarterback had agreed to a restructured contract for the 2022 CFL season. "Cody has always be...
Jan 31, 2022 Quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Lauther wants to be in Saskatchewan for the long haul
Brett Lauther hopes to be kicking around Saskatchewan for some time. The Saskatchewan Roughriders' veteran kicker said during a conference call Monday he'd like to remain with the CFL team for another...
Jan 31, 2022 Kicker Brett Lauther, who kicked a game-winning field goal in the 2019 Labour Day Classic, is ready for another shot at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Locking up Lauther: Riders sign kicker to extension
Brett Lauther will be kicking back in Saskatchewan for at least two more CFL seasons. The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Saturday they had signed the Nova Scotia-born kicker to a two-year contract...
Jan 29, 2022 Kicker Brett Lauther. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Jamie Nye: Maas' return should yield better offensive return
First impressions are very important for Saskatchewan Roughriders fans. Just ask Jason Maas. One year of uninspired offence means he is dirt and should be sent packing. Sure, the offence was conservat...
Jan 28, 2022
Riders extend contracts of Maas and Shivers, announce football staff
There will be consistency on the Saskatchewan Roughriders' sideline in 2022. Offensive co-ordinator Jason Maas and defensive co-ordinator Jason Shivers have both signed two-year contract extensions wi...
Jan 27, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
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