The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released international linebacker Jeff Knox Jr. so he can pursue an NFL opportunity.
Knox spent the last three seasons with the Riders
after originally signing with the Green and White in May, 2015.
Following his second season with the Riders, Knox signed with the Tampa
Bay Buccaneers where he played three pre-season games. He rejoined the
Riders in September, 2017.
Through his three seasons in Saskatchewan, Knox
picked up 202 defensive tackles, 37 special-teams tackles, one
interception and two quarterback sacks in 43 regular-season games. He
added four defensive tackles and two special-teams tackles during last
year’s playoffs.
Knox was named the Riders’ Most Outstanding
Player, Most Outstanding Defensive Player, and Most Outstanding Rookie
in 2015 after setting a franchise single-season record with 114
defensive tackles.
Knox was scheduled to be a free agent February 13th.
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