Riders sign Canadian defensive lineman Benoit Marion

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Canadian defensive lineman Benoit Marion is on the move once again, signing with the Saskatchewan Roughrider just two days after a brief reunion with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

The 28-year-old signed with the Ticats on Wednesday but was quietly released on Thursday. He dressed for nine games with Hamilton earlier this year, making six special teams tackles. He was released in September after being demoted to the practice roster.

The six-foot-five, 250-pound defender first signed with the Tiger-Cats near the start of the regular season after being released from the Toronto Argonauts. Marion made one defensive tackle, nine special teams tackles, two forced fumbles, and one sack over 16 games with Toronto in 2023, serving in a depth role.

The native of Montreal was a third-round pick of the Alouettes in the 2020 CFL Draft but was released before his rookie season got underway. He joined the Argonauts as a free agent shortly thereafter and won a Grey Cup with the team in 2022.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-7-1) will visit the Edmonton Elks (5-10) on Saturday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.