CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders

Riders release Marcus Crandell

Published on August 28, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release


Saskatchewan Roughrider General Manager Eric Tillman announced the following players have been released by the club.

Import quarterback Marcus Crandell

Import quarterback Chad Friehauf

Import wide receiver Michael Washington

"After numerous discussions around the league, we officially released Marcus this afternoon," stated Tillman. "This is a painful day because of our affection for Marcus, who is certainly a class act. In emotional situations such as this, we understand players are simply people who wear jersey's for a living. But, underneath those uniforms, they are real people, whose hopes and dreams matter just as much to them as people in every other walk of life. As such, we did everything humanly possible to trade Marcus, which would have allowed him to play under the conditions of his contract with us. Unfortunately, we weren't able to make that happen."

"While this concludes one chapter with Marcus and the Saskatchewan Roughriders, we have discussed the possibility of him remaining with our organization in a different capacity. Those discussions will continue, and, of course, it's also very possible Marcus will choose to play for another team in our league. Regardless, though, of what decisions Marcus and Mona make, we wish them and their family the very best."

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