CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders

RIDERS RELEASE JEFF KNOX TO PURSUE NFL OPPORTUNITY

Published on February 1, 2018 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release


The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released international linebacker Jeff Knox Jr. so he can pursue an NFL opportunity.

Knox spent the last three seasons with the Riders after originally signing with the Green and White in May, 2015. Following his second season with the Riders, Knox signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he played three pre-season games. He rejoined the Riders in September, 2017.

Through his three seasons in Saskatchewan, Knox picked up 202 defensive tackles, 37 special-teams tackles, one interception and two quarterback sacks in 43 regular-season games. He added four defensive tackles and two special-teams tackles during last year's playoffs.

In 2015, Knox was named the Riders' Most Outstanding Player, Most Outstanding Defensive Player, and Most Outstanding Rookie after setting a franchise single-season record with 114 defensive tackles.

Knox was scheduled to be a free agent February 13th.

Check out the Saskatchewan Roughriders Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Canadian Football League Stories from February 1, 2018


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central