RIDERS CUT NEWSOME, ADD ZVER, MAKE 7 OTHER MOVES

The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed national offensive lineman Jeremy Zver.          Zver (6’5 – 295 lbs.) was selected by the B.C. Lions in the second round (16th overall) of the 2017 CFL Draft after spending four seasons at the University of Regina. The 23-year-old Regina resident started 25 collegiate games at left tackle while with the Rams. He was named a Canada-West All-Star following the 2016 season.   Zver attended training camp with the B.C. Lions. He spent the opening week on the Lions injured list.  
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the following roster moves: RELEASED:

  • International defensive lineman Jonathan Newsome

 /=S=/ The Saskatchewan Roughriders also announced additional roster moves: ADDED TO PRACTICE ROSTER:

 ADDED TERRITORIAL JUNIOR:

  • National linebacker Tom Schnitzler (Saskatoon Hilltops)

 RELEASED:

  • National linebacker Mike Dubuisson
  • International defensive lineman D.J. Pettway
  • International defensive lineman Davis Tull

 (Courtesy Roughriders PR)