Riders News

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Ben Fairbrother died in a motorcycle accident at 51 years old on Friday, September 13 in Edmonton. The Riders selected Fairbrother with the No. 2 overall pick in the 1997 CFL Draft. The University of Calgary graduate played 58 games over four seasons in Saskatchewan with 20 starts along the offensive line. “The Saskatchewan Roughriders […]

Even though the Saskatchewan Riders are on a seven-game losing streak, morale remains high, according to defensive back Marcus Sayles. “This is one of the best teams I’ve been on,” Sayles said. “It doesn’t seem like it from our record but the camaraderie, the coaching, our work ethic, our schemes — everything looks so good.” The Riders […]

Amid a seven-game winless streak, the Saskatchewan Roughriders know they are running out of time to get back on track and challenge for a playoff spot. The Riders haven’t won since July 19 and fallen from contending for first in the West Division into the third and final playoff spot. Those seven games have been decided by an average […]

Darian Durant has a different offensive approach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, which he explained during an appearance on 620 CKRM. “I would have loved to see more shots down the field,” Durant told SportsCage host Barney Shynkaruk. “They went to the well way too many times.” Durant believes taking shots down the field is the way […]

Defensive lineman Micah Johnson had to switch from his defensive No. 4 jersey to No. 57 allowing him to transition to the offensive line during the 59th Labour Day Classic. Two members from the Saskatchewan Roughriders equipment staff assisted Johnson, tugging on the jersey from multiple angles to complete the swap, transforming the CFL’s sack leader […]

On Wednesday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders resumed preparations for the 59th Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium. It’s been a tough month in Riderville as the team is winless in five games since a July 19th triumph over Winnipeg. Despite the lack of results, the Riders are still atop the West Division by a point over […]

The Riders may be coming up short on wins, but you can’t doubt the effort. The CFL took the wraps off its “Honor Roll” for the month of August. Roughrider Quarterback Trevor Harris was named to its “Honour Roll” as player of the month and offensive player of the month. Quarterback Shea Patterson had an […]

Lirim Hajrullahu’s single on the game’s final play earned Toronto a 20-19 home win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday in Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly’s ’24 debut. Saskatchewan took possession at its eight-yard line but following a sack and incompletion had to punt from its one-yard line with 26 seconds remaining. Janarion Grant’s 12-yard return […]

They’ve officially been teammates for less than a week, but Ka’Deem Carey will aim to become Chad Kelly’s best friend Thursday night. Kelly will make his 2024 debut when Toronto (5-4) hosts the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-4-1). Kelly was reinstated, with conditions, by the CFL on Sunday after being suspended May 7 for the Argonauts two exhibition games […]

One of the most beloved coaches in the long history of the Saskatchewan Roughriders has died. Ken Miller died Wednesday in Asheville, North Carolina, and had been battling cancer. He was 82. The team announced his passing on social media. Miller was part of some tremendous seasons in Saskatchewan, including the Grey Cup Championship in […]