The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back DaMarcus Fields to a two-year contract extension, tying him to the team through 2027. He was set to hit the free-agent market next month.
The six-foot, 220-pound defender recorded 57 defensive tackles, 11 special teams tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble over 18 regular-season games in 2025. He was a full-time starter at field-side halfback.
The 27-year-old made 49 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles, one sack, and one interception over 18 regular-season games as a CFL rookie in 2024.
The native of Taylor, Texas had stints with the New Orleans Saints and Washington Commanders prior to coming north. He played collegiately at Texas Tech where he made 50 starts, recording 224 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, four interceptions, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, and 45 passes defended.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders finished first in the West Division standings in 2025 with a 12-6 record, finishing first in the West Division for the first time since 2019. The team went on to defeat the Montreal Alouettes in the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg, marking the team’s first championship in 12 years. Trevor Harris went 11-5 as a starter, throwing for 4,549 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
The Roughriders ranked second in net offence, second in net defence, and tied for third with a turnover differential of plus-eight. The club’s leading rusher was A.J. Ouellette with 1,222 yards, leading receiver was KeeSean Johnson with 1,159 yards, and leading tackler was A.J. Allen with 91 tackles. Saskatchewan finished second in attendance with average crowds of 28,427, which was a 2.7 percent increase from the previous year.
