The Saskatchewan
Roughriders announced national running back Matt Walter has signed with the
team. As per club policy, details of the contract were not released.
Walter (5’10 – 215) will
join the Riders after spending the last four seasons with the Calgary
Stampeders. In 59 career regular season games with 14 starts, the 26-year-old
has totaled 237 carries for 1,264 yards (5.3 yard average) and four touchdowns, while adding 28 receptions for 217 yards.
He has appeared in
eight postseason contests, winning his first Grey Cup with the Stampeders in
2014.
“Matt has proven to
be a versatile running back through his first four seasons in the CFL,”
commented Riders General Manager and Head Coach, Chris Jones. “He is a powerful
young guy and proven winner that will help our national depth and give us
options in the backfield and value on special teams.”
Walter was originally
selected by the Stampeders in the 4th round (34th
overall) of the 2011 CFL Draft out of the University of Calgary.
4 comments:
Awesome signing!!
Riders just found themselves another Neal Hughes. LOVE IT!
Who's Neil Hughes????
Neil Hughes is a local fisherman
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