TUESDAY CFL TRANSACTIONS
RIDERS SIMON RETIRES
Former UofR Rams star running back and veteran Saskatchewan Roughrider Atlee Simon announced his retirement on Instagram.
“The game of Football has done more for me than words can describe,” Simon wrote. “From life lessons to life long bonds, it tends to leave a lasting impact on anyone who is fortunate to participate in it. Unfortunately, good things always seem come to an end at some point. Today, I decided to hang the cleats up for good, and even though my professional career ended before it could really start. I am ready for the next chapter of my life and to apply all that I have learned through the game we love.”
Simon signed with Saskatchewan in October of 2019.
RIDERS SIGN VETERAN CORNER MARSHALL
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Nick Marshall to a one-year contract extension.
Marshall returns for a third season after recording five tackles, five interceptions, one touchdown and one fumble recovery last season.
Marshall was a quarterback in the college ranks at Auburn, leading the Tigers to an appearance in the national championship game in 2014.
Marshall switched to defensive back before entering the pro ranks. He spent time with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets and the Indoor Football League’s Arizona Rattlers before entering the CFL.
The Roughriders also signed Canadian defensive lineman Charbel Dabire and linebacker Nakas Onyeka to one-year contract extensions.
STAMPS SIGN RECEIVER HUFF
The Calgary Stampeders have signed American receiver Josh Huff.
A member of the Stampeders until opting out of his contract on Aug. 31, Huff would have been eligible for free agency on Feb. 9. Calgary retained and exercised the right to sign him to a new contract prior to the start of the free-agency period.
Huff had 37 catches for 491 yards and one touchdown in 10 games for Calgary last season.
A third-round pick of Philadelphia in the 2014 NFL draft, Hugg played 34 games with the Eagles and three games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
(Canadian Press/Photo: Pedersen Media Inc.)
