The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed international receiver/returner Chad Owens.
Owens (5’7 – 180) spent last season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after signing with the team as a free agent in February, 2016. Through 12 games, the Hawaii native racked up 58 receptions for 808 yards and five touchdowns. He missed the final six games due to injury.
Before joining the Tiger-Cats, Owens spent six seasons with the Toronto Argonauts where he was named the CFL’s most outstanding player in 2012 and the CFL’s most outstanding special teams player in 2010. He won his first career Grey Cup with the Argos in 2012.
Through his career, Owens has registered 504 receptions for 5,982 yards and 25 touchdowns while adding 365 punt returns for 4,027 yards and six touchdowns.
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed national safety Marc-Olivier Brouillette.
Brouillette (6’1 – 220) is a veteran of seven CFL seasons after originally being selected by the Montreal Alouettes in the 3rd round (23rd overall) in the 2010 Draft.
In 103 regular season games with the Al’s, Brouillette has picked up 202 defensive tackles, 30 special teams tackles, eight quarterback sacks and five interceptions.
Last season, the 31-year-old Montreal native started all 18 regular season games for the Alouettes, totaling 34 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles and one interception. He was named a 2016 East Division All-Star at seasons end.
The Riders also announced the signing of Canadian OL Ryan White and Canadian RB Aaron Milton on Wednesday
6 comments:
Didn't we have an Owens type player in Dressler?
Lovin what Jones is doing. Canadian depth is being achieved. Keep it comin!!
Did we need a receiver in his mid 30's? Does this mean we are going to package a receiver to Montreal in an attempt to get Adams? Is Franklin still on the table?
I like the signing, but I can't disagree with Anon 1.
Brad
Are you kidding me Scruffy? Wow
No! Owens consomate elite professional athlete. Dressier mediocre sub standard.
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