Saskatchewan Roughriders

Naaman Roosevelt agrees to terms with Riders

by
John Hodge
February 14, 2019

Receiver Naaman Roosevelt has agreed to terms with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Roosevelt’s decision came down to the Riders and Blue Bombers, though Regina was where the veteran ultimately wanted to play.

The contract is a one-year deal worth $160,000 plus incentives.

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Roosevelt, 31, has spent the past four seasons in Saskatchewan where he’s recorded 3,188 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns on 224 receptions.

Roosevelt has struggled with injuries during his career, never appearing in more than 14 games in a single season. He was a member of the Buffalo Bills from 2010-2012.

John Hodge

John Hodge is a longtime Canadian football reporter, insider, and podcaster for 3DownNation. Based in Winnipeg, Hodge is also a freelance television and radio broadcaster and curling reporter for Rock Channel.