RIDERS SIGN BROUILLETTE, CHAD OWENS
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed national safety Marc-Olivier Brouillette.
Brouillette (6’1 – 220) is a veteran of seven CFL seasons after originally being selected by the Montreal Alouettes in the 3rd round (23rd overall) in the 2010 Draft.
In 103 regular season games with the Al’s, Brouillette has picked up 202 defensive tackles, 30 special teams tackles, eight quarterback sacks and five interceptions.
Last season, the 31-year-old Montreal native started all 18 regular season games for the Alouettes, totaling 34 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles and one interception. He was named a 2016 East Division All-Star at seasons end.
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Owens (5’7 – 180) spent last season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after signing with the team as a free agent in February, 2016. Through 12 games, the Hawaii native racked up 58 receptions for 808 yards and five touchdowns. He missed the final six games due to injury.
Before joining the Tiger-Cats, Owens spent six seasons with the Toronto Argonauts where he was named the CFL’s most outstanding player in 2012 and the CFL’s most outstanding special teams player in 2010. He won his first career Grey Cup with the Argos in 2012.
Through his career, Owens has registered 504 receptions for 5,982 yards and 25 touchdowns while adding 365 punt returns for 4,027 yards and six touchdowns.
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed national running back Aaron Milton and national offensive lineman Ryan White.
Milton (6’3 – 215) joins the Riders after spending the previous three seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos. The 24-year-old Ontario native was originally selected by the team in the 2nd round (15thoverall) in the 2014 CFL Draft.
Milton has seen action in 14 regular season games through his first three seasons. He won his first Grey Cup with the Eskimos in 2015.
White (6’4 – 290) signs with the Green and White ahead of his fourth CFL season. The 30-year-old Montreal native was originally selected by the Alouettes in the 6th round (44th overall) in the 2012 CFL Draft.
The Bishop’s University product has spent time at guard and tackle through his 25 career regular season games.
