NFL

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign former NFL, XFL linebacker C.J. Avery

by
3Down Staff
April 15, 2024

Photo: AP/Nam Y. Huh

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American linebacker C.J. Avery.

The five-foot-eleven, 230-pound defender signed with the Chicago Bears after going unselected in the 2022 NFL Draft but was waived partway through training camp amid an injury. He later signed with the Vegas Vipers of the XFL and made 62 tackles over 10 games during the 2023 season.

The 25-year-old native of Grenada, Miss. played 54 collegiate games at the University of Louisville and made 349 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, nine sacks, three interceptions, 16 pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries.

↑ what lands at 3 p.m. daily

3DownNation Daily

Get game analysis, stats, and more daily at 3pm

Here’s exactly what you’ll get.

One email. Every weekday at 3 p.m. Your daily CFL briefing.

Canadian football's biggest stories
Smart game analysis
Every CFL transaction covered with exclusive insight

Free. Unsubscribe anytime. By signing up you agree to receive daily emails from 3DownNation, as well as our terms of service and privacy policy. 1900 Rose St, Regina SK S4P 0A9.

The Riders will open their 2024 regular season on Saturday, June 8 when they visit the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium.

[metabet_core_side_odds_tile query=”fbb/saskatchewan_roughriders” size=”100%x250″ site_id=”3downnation”]