Contract talks with Riders not going well: Durant

Veteran quarterback Darian Durant says that talks with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on a contract extension aren’t going well.

Darian Durant says that contract talks with the Riders are at a standstill. #Riders #CFL (1/4)

— Arielle Zerr (@arielle_zerr) November 6, 2016

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“I think we’ve presented an offer that is more than reasonable and it’s up to the team to accept it, pretty much” -Durant #Riders #CFL (2/4)

— Arielle Zerr (@arielle_zerr) November 6, 2016

“If they don’t (accept it) I know where I stand and I know what the situation is. It’s out of my hands.” -Durant #Riders #CFL (3/4)

— Arielle Zerr (@arielle_zerr) November 6, 2016

And read into this what you want, but Durant was not wearing Roughriders gear today. #Riders #CFL (4/4)

— Arielle Zerr (@arielle_zerr) November 6, 2016

If Durant leaves, the Riders would likely dip into the trade market to try and find a replacement. Coming off a disappointing season and with the new stadium set to open next year, the Riders can ill-afford to head into 2017 with an unproven commodity behind centre.