FRIDAY RIDER NOTES

The Roughriders held a closed practice for Day 3 of their work week as they prepare for Sunday’s Labour Day Classic against Winnipeg (2:00 pm, TSN, 620 CKRM).

There were two key notes coming out of the session:

– Coach Chris Jones confirmed Chad Owens will NOT make his Saskatchewan debut on Sunday. Jones said Owens remains on the 6-game Injured List.

– And last year’s Rider Defensive MVP Otha Foster was released by the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens Friday morning. Jones said Foster is “one of my guys” and he expects to get a phone call from Otha if he’s looking for a place to play.

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