Riders add CFL veteran Marcus Sayles on defence

Riders add CFL veteran Marcus Sayles on defence

The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed American defensive back Marcus Sayles.

Riders' defensive backfield bolstered with signing of CFL all

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a new CFL all-star in the lineup. Defensive back Marcus Sayles was signed by the Riders Tuesday after the B.C. Lions surprisingly cut him on the weekend.

All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles signs with Roughriders

American defensive back Marcus Sayles has been signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Sayles, a five-foot-nine, 176-pound CFL all star, has previously played with for the B.C. Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. In the last three seasons with B.C., Sayles racked up 158 tackles, two sacks, six interceptions and a pair of forced fumbles over 39 games. In 2019, he helped the Bombers win the Grey Cup. Originally from New York, Sayles has experience as…

All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles signs with Roughriders

American defensive back Marcus Sayles has been signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Sayles, a five-foot-nine, 176-pound CFL all star, has previously played with for the B.C. Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. In the last three seasons with B.C., Sayles racked up 158 tackles, two sacks, six interceptions and a pair of forced fumbles over 39 games. In 2019, he helped the Bombers win the Grey Cup. Originally from New York, Sayles has experience as…

All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders

REGINA — All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The American spent the last three seasons (2021-23) as a core piece in the B.C. Lions’ defensive backfield, earning 158 tackles, two sacks, six interceptions and two forced fumbles over 49 games. He had a career-best year in 2022 where he registered career highs in tackles (68) and interceptions (four) on route to being named a CFL All-Star. Before play…

All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders

REGINA — All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The American spent the last three seasons (2021-23) as a core piece in the B.C. Lions’ defensive backfield, earning 158 tackles, two sacks, six interceptions and two forced fumbles over 49 games. He had a career-best year in 2022 where he registered career highs in tackles (68) and interceptions (four) on route to being named a CFL All-Star. Before play…