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Riders Ink All-American Receiver Ty James

March 6, 2025 | Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American wide receiver Ty James.  James (6’2-200) signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft and attended ...

“I think we can be special”: Micah Johnson delighted to remain a Rider

March 4, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Micah Johnson — an All-CFL selection last year — is proud to debunk an age-old mindset. “This disproves the narrative for athletes,” states the veteran defensive ...

Riders Sign Arkansas State DB Leon Jones

March 4, 2025 | Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Leon Jones.  Jones (6’1-192) signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent, following an invitation to rookie mini-camp ...

Riders Add Georgia DB Mark Webb

March 3, 2025 | Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Mark Webb.  Webb (6’1-207) was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the seventh round, 241st overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He ...

Become a volunteer! Rider Squad applications open March 7

March 3, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
The first opportunity at volunteering is nearing. On Friday, the application process will begin for the Rider Squad — the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ fan ambassador team — which is presented by ...

ROBSERVATIONS: Remembering Jearld Baylis (1962-2024) … celebrating a 10-year tenure … honouring Anne, a true fan.

March 1, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
The late Jearld Baylis was the rare individual who played in a regular-season game with the Saskatchewan Roughriders without having practised with the CFL team. Signed by the Green and White on ...

“Rider Nation extends north of 60”: Green’s often seen in Whitehorse

February 28, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Whitehorse became Green-and-Whitehorse during a memorable weekend in 2014. A few months after the Saskatchewan Roughriders captured a CFL championship, veteran linebacker Mike McCullough brought ...

Return of the returner: Mario Alford “excited” to sign new contract

February 27, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Mario Alford’s latest birthday present arrived 20 days early — in the form of a new contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. “I just turned 33 on Tuesday and I get a lot of people saying, ‘How ...

Roughriders roster review: Defence and special teams  

February 25, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
A preview of the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ defence and special teams automatically begins with Rolan Milligan Jr. After all, he was named the CFL team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player and Most ...

Roughriders roster review: Assessing the offence

February 24, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Now that the peak free-agency period has passed, it is an opportune time for a late-winter (pleeeeeease, let it be late winter!) assessment of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Today’s overview of ...

ROBSERVATIONS: An appreciation of Dennis Mulvihill … lengthiest gaps between Riders stints … and a message from QB7

February 22, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Dennis Mulvihill’s love of community was reflected by his passion for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. On top of being a devoted fan of the Green and White, he joined the team’s Board of Directors ...

“It has been a long time coming”: Gagnon excited to be a Roughrider

February 21, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Philippe Gagnon will soon enjoy the distinction of having played in both Mosaic Stadiums. The veteran offensive lineman — who signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a free agent on Feb. 11 ...

Everything is “on the up-and-up” for receiver Shawn Bane Jr.

February 20, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Shawn Bane Jr.’s disposition is as sunny as his surroundings. From beautiful Sarasota, Fla., the Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver is upbeat about his recovery from a season-ending knee injury he ...

Handing out the Robbie Awards! And the winners are …

February 18, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
In the heart of awards season, we are pleased to add to the inundation by introducing (cue fanfare) the Robbies! Yes, we have rolled out the green carpet for the inaugural Robbie Awards, brought ...

Riders Sign Grey Cup Champion Db Kerfalla ExumÉ 

February 18, 2025 | Staff
Exumé (6’0-195) was selected by Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the eighth round, 70th overall, of the 2019 CFL Draft and has gone on to play five CFL seasons and 76 career games split between the ...

Stay-at-home dad Sean McEwen ready for big move to Saskatchewan

February 17, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Family Day is a way of life for Sean McEwen. The newest member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders — a perennial All-CFL centre — has been a stay-at-home dad since shortly after the 2024 season. The ...

ROBSERVATIONS: Tommy Stevens, meet Peyton Manning … grappling with reality … and QB sneak stats!

February 15, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Tommy Stevens is proud of a passing acquaintance with Peyton Manning. Growing up in Indianapolis, Stevens sported the trendiest wardrobe by wearing a Colts No. 18 jersey — popularized by Manning ...

Trevor and Kalie Harris: Their story on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Trevor Harris executed his favourite kneel-down shortly before training camp in 2015. Although he didn’t take a knee as part of the Victory Formation, he ended up celebrating the biggest win of ...

Tommy Stevens gives Roughriders a wild card on offence

February 13, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
It was a virtual sure thing that Wild Thing would be played at McMahon Stadium after Tommy Stevens carried the football over his first three CFL seasons. The 1960s rock classic was heard at the ...

Roughriders make major move on Day 2 of free agency

February 12, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ free-agent picture changed in a snap. On Wednesday at 12:11 p.m., it was announced that Sean McEwen — a three-time All-CFL centre — had signed with the Green and ...
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