Saskatchewan shocker: Riders release Duron Carter

Duron Carter wasn’t given any reason for his release. Was thanked for his work on both sides of the ball & told the team was moving in another direction.
Veteran contracts aren’t guaranteed until after 9th game, so #Riders arent on the hook for the balance of the year. @CFLonTSN

— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) August 12, 2018

Carter is currently in Montreal on #Riders bye week. Says there was no conflict with coaches. Isnt concerned about why, more focused on his next move. i would expect it wont take him long to find a new home.
Curious if this will lead to anything with Terrell Owens. @CFLonTSN

— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) August 12, 2018

It’s the second time in Carter’s career that he’s been let go during a season, the other came in October 2016 when the Montreal Alouettes cut the enigmatic receiver.

In June, Carter pleaded not guilty to a charge of possessing pot at the Saskatoon airport last February. He is scheduled to stand trial in December. He pleaded guilty earlier in June to a similar offence at Winnipeg’s airport in November 2017. Carter was granted an absolute discharge.

But maybe Carter is done with football altogether.

I might be done with football man… find a job that travels around the world, something where I can be myself ‍♂️

— Duron Carter (@DC_CHILLIN_8) August 12, 2018

-with CP files