MORE RIDER MOVES
· The Riders also announced they have released import running back Chris Garrett and import defensive back Milt Collins.
Woldu (6' – 170) will be entering his seventh CFL season and third with the Green and White, after originally signing with the team as a free agent ahead of the 2012 season. Last year, the Regina native led the team with 21 special teams tackles while appearing in all 18 regular season games. He added 1 special teams tackle and one fumble recovery in the playoffs.
The University of Saskatchewan product has played 98 career regular season games totaling 38 defensive tackles, 72 special teams tackles, and three interceptions – returning one 72 yards for a touchdown.
He is a three time Grey Cup champion winning with the Montreal Alouettes in 2009 and 2010 before adding his third in 2013 with the Roughriders.
Etienne (6'3 – 188) was acquired by the Riders in trade from Winnipeg on February 6th.
The University of Saskatchewan product will be entering his fourth CFL season after originally being selected in the first round (4th overall) by Winnipeg in the 2011 Canadian Draft. Last season the Regina native totaled 19 receptions for 265 yards and two touchdowns in 14 regular season games.
Great to have Woldu locked up before free agency and nice to get another Sask product under contract with Etienne!!! Solid move by BT to get his rights for Willy. Maybe Etienne would have signed here anyhow on Feb 11th, but heh I like the way it went down! Go Riders!
Chris Garrett released? Is Kory Sheets signing with Riders soon?
Releasing Chris Garrett means the Riders are quite certain of getting Kori Sheets back?
It could mean BT has found someone better than Garret or Garrets asking price was too much.
Can't wait to see who will be in the backfield come the REDBLACK exhibition game.
How come it takes forever for football season to start and it is over in a heart beat?
That or it means that they think a wildcard of fresh US picks will give us a better chance than Garrett.