Saskatchewan Roughriders

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign punter James Evans after release from Blue Bombers

by
3Down Staff
June 3, 2025

Photo: Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Photo edit: 3DownNation.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Global punter James Evans.

The 24-year-old native of New Zealand was Winnipeg’s second-round pick in the 2025 CFL Global Draft. He dressed for both of the team’s preseason games, punting six times for a net average of 38.3 yards.

The six-foot-one, 217-pounder played collegiately at Indiana University where he punted 237 times for a gross average of 43.7 yards over 49 games.

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Evans was released by the Blue Bombers at the conclusion of training camp.

The Roughriders (0-0) will open the regular season on Thursday, June 5 against the Ottawa Redblacks at Mosaic Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 9:00 p.m. EDT.