CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders

Riders Add Two More To The Practice Roster

Published on October 13, 2009 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release


The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the signings of non-import kicker Ryan Elaschuk and import defensive end Willie Evans to the practice roster.

Elaschuk (5'10 - 215) spent five seasons kicking and punting for the Edmonton Wildcats junior team. The 23-year old was named to the all-conference team as a kicker in 2005, 2006 and 2008 and was an all-Canadian in 2008.

Evans (6'1 - 270) spent the past four years on the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and New York Giants practice rosters. Prior to joining the NFL, Evans was a standout at Mississippi State where he recorded 219 tackles, 24.5 quarterback sacks and 48 tackles for a loss in 46 games.




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