The Saskatchewan Roughriders released 13 players from the practice squad on Sunday, according to the CFL Transactions page. These players automatically became free agents after Saskatchewan’s season ended in Saturday’s Western Sem-Final.
Quali Conley is five foot ten and weighs 211 pounds. The 24-year-old from Fresno, California, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on May 16, 2026. In 2026, Conley had 79 carries for 396 yards, one rushing touchdown, 11 catches for 121 yards, one touchdown, and six kick returns for 117 yards in nine games.
The Cincinnati Bengals signed Conley as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. In 2025, Conley had seven carries for 28 yards and one rushing touchdown in two preseason games. The Bengals released him on August 25, 2025. The Montreal Alouettes signed Conley on January 5, 2026. He spent time in training camp before the Alouettes released him on May 14, 2026.
Collegiately, Conley spent three seasons at Utah Tech (2020-22) with 338 carries for 1,758 yards, 13 rushing touchdowns, 50 catches for 447 yards, three touchdowns, three kick returns for 24 yards, and two tackles (2 solos) in 27 games for the Trailblazers. In 2022, he was named First Team All-WAC with 186 carries for 1,095 yards, eight rushing touchdowns, and 12 catches for 89 yards in 11 games.
Next, he transferred to San Jose State University in 2023 with 131 carries for 842 yards, nine rushing touchdowns, and 27 catches for 269 yards in 13 games for the Spartans. He was named Fourth Team All-Mountain West by Phil Steele.
Then, he transferred to Arizona in 2024 with 150 carries for 745 yards, eight rushing touchdowns, 39 catches for 245 yards, one touchdown, two kick returns for 37 yards, and one tackle (1 assist) in 12 games for the Wildcats.
Deon Jackson is five foot eleven and weighs 218 pounds. The 27-year-old from Atlanta, Georgia, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on September 20, 2026, and was placed on the practice squad.
The Indianapolis Colts signed Jackson as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2021. In 2021, Jackson had 19 carries for 110 yards, one touchdown, two catches for 8 yards, and one touchdown in three preseason games to earn a spot on the roster.
Jackson played two and a half seasons in Indianapolis with 94 carries for 281 yards, two touchdowns, 35 catches for 223 yards, one touchdown, and one tackle (1 solo) in 27 games. The Colts released him on September 23, 2023.
Next, Jackson signed with the Cleveland Browns on September 26, 2023. He dressed for one game for the Browns before they released him on October 23, 2023. Then, the New York Giants acquired Jackson off waivers from the Cleveland Browns on October 24, 2024. He played one game with one carry for two yards. The Giants released him on May 21, 2024.
The New York Jets signed Jackson on August 7, 2024. In 2024, Jackson had eight carries for 18 yards and one catch for five yards in three preseason games. The Jets released him on August 27, 2024.
Jackson signed with the D.C. Defenders on December 2, 2024. In 2025, Jackson had 83 carries for 417 yards, four touchdowns, seven catches for 54 yards, and three kick returns for 43 yards in 10 games. In the playoffs, Jackson had 32 carries for 156 yards, four touchdowns, and one catch for seven yards, helping the Defenders win the UFL Championship over the Michigan Panthers.
The Defenders released Jackson on August 10, 2025, and he signed with the Detroit Lions on the same day. Jackson played two preseason games with six carries for 23 yards, one catch for 18 yards, and one kick return for 29 yards. The Lions released him on August 26, 2025.
The Defenders protected him in the 2026 UFL Reserve Player List. In 2026, he led the team with 91 carries for 449 yards, seven rushing touchdowns, and 12 catches for 84 yards in 10 games. In the UFL playoffs, Jackson had 23 carries for 89 yards and one rushing touchdown in two games, helping the Defenders appear in the UFL United Bowl against the Louisville Kings.
Collegiately, Jackson played four seasons at Duke University (2017-20) with 526 carries for 2,267 yards, 18 touchdowns, 61 catches for 534 yards, four touchdowns, completing 2 of 3 passes (67%) for 41 yards, one touchdown, 28 kick returns for 611 yards, and made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) in 24 games for the Blue Devils.
D’Sean Mimbs is six foot one and weighs 180 pounds. The 26-year-old from Regina, Saskatchewan, re-signed with the Roughriders on November 21, 2025. In 2026, he made 20 catches for 212 yards in 12 games.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders drafted Mimbs in the sixth round (50th pick) in the 2024 CFL Draft. He attended training camp before he returned to Regina for the final collegiate season. Mimbs re-signed with the Roughriders on November 25, 2024. In 2025, Mimbs made one catch for five yards in four games. The Roughriders released him on November 17, 2025.
Collegiately, Mimbs played four seasons at the University of Regina (2021-24) with 130 catches for 1,717 yards, 10 touchdowns, two carries for seven yards, 14 kick returns for 287 yards, and two tackles (2 solos) in 32 games for the Rams. He was named the University of Regina’s Male Rookie of the Year in 2021.
In 2023, Mimbs made 30 catches for 460 yards, one touchdown, one carry for two yards, four kick returns for 59 yards, and one tackle (1 solo) in six games. In 2024, Mimbs made 45 catches for 512 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games.
Marcus Sanders Jr. is six foot one and weighs 190 pounds. The 22-year-old from Montezuma, Georgia, signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2026. In 2026, he played in three preseason games with no stats. The Vikings released him on August 30, 2026. The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Sanders Jr. to the practice squad on September 28, 2026.
Collegiately, Sanders Jr. spent four seasons at Georgia Southern University (2022-25) with 85 catches for 1,217 yards, eight touchdowns, two carries for 14 yards, and one tackle (1 solo) in 46 games for the Eagles. In 2025, he was named Fourth Team All-Sun Belt Conference by Phil Steele and an All-Sun Belt Conference Honorable Mention after finishing the season with 50 catches for 797 yards and five touchdowns in 13 games.
Jaison Williams is six foot four and weighs 320 pounds. The 25-year-old from Trotwood, Ohio, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 13, 2026. In 2026, he played right tackle in one preseason game. He spent the regular season on the practice squad.
The New York Giants signed Williams as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. In 2025, Williams played in three preseason games. The Giants released him on August 22, 2025.
Collegiately, Williams spent six seasons at Youngstown State University (2019-24), playing left tackle, left guard, right guard, and right tackle in 52 games for the Penguins.
In 2024, Williams was named Second Team All-MVFC and Third Team All-American by FCS Central after starting 12 games at right tackle and allowing one sack, while posting a 98% Pass Pro Efficiency. Youngstown State averaged 27.4 points per game, 382.3 yards per game, 180.5 passing yards per game, 201.8 rushing yards per game, and 41 touchdowns.
In 2023, he was named Second Team All-MVFC after starting 13 games at right tackle. Youngstown State averaged 32 points per game, 410.2 yards per game, 245.9 passing yards per game, 164.4 rushing yards per game, and 52 touchdowns. Williams would later be named the MVFC Offensive Player of the Year. Williams was also named a two-time All-MVFC Honorable Mention in 2021 and 2022.
Thomas Perry is six foot three and weighs 312 pounds. The 23-year-old from Killingworth, Connecticut, attended the NFL rookie minicamps with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens in 2025. The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Perry on April 27, 2026. In 2026, he played center in one preseason game. He spent the regular season on the practice squad.
Collegiately, Perry spent four seasons at Middlebury College (2021-24), where he played in 34 games for the Panthers, including starting at guard in each of his final 30 games. In 2024, he started nine games. Middlebury averaged 24.1 points per game, 354.8 yards per game, 222.8 passing yards per game, 132 rushing yards per game, and 26 touchdowns.
Perry was named a three-time NESCAC All-Academic selection, three-time First Team All-NESCAC, First Team All-NESCAC by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), and Fourth Team All-American by D3football.com. Perry was also named to the inaugural Walter Camp Division III All-America Team, and was the first player in program history to be invited to the East-West Shrine Bowl and named to the Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List.
Erik Andersen is six foot six and weighs 314 pounds. The 25-year-old from London, Ontario, re-signed with the Roughriders on November 28, 2025. In 2026, he played left guard and center in nine games, of which two were starts at left guard.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders drafted Anderson in the second round (13th pick) of the 2025 CFL Draft. Andersen attended the New York Giants rookie minicamp in 2025. The Roughriders signed him on May 11, 2025. Anderson did not play in the preseason and was placed on the retired list as he was returning to school.
Collegiately, Andersen played six seasons at Western University (2020-25), playing left tackle in 46 games for the Mustangs. In 2024, Western averaged 49.5 points per game, 227.8 rushing yards per game, 264.8 passing yards per game, 492.5 total yards per game, and 43 touchdowns, finishing 7-1 for the season.
In 2025, Anderson played nine games. Western averaged 45.1 points per game, 503.5 yards per game, 233.6 passing yards per game, 269.9 rushing yards per game, and 40 touchdowns, finishing 7-1 for the season. Anderson won the J.P. Metras Trophy as the top lineman in Canadian university football.
He was named a three-time First Team U-Sports All-Canadian and was the OUA’s nominee for the J. P. Metras Trophy, which is given annually to the top lineman in U-Sports football.
Darius Bell is six foot three and weighs 300 pounds. The 24-year-old from Hamilton, Ontario, was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the third round (29th pick) of the 2026 CFL Draft. The Roughriders signed him on May 4, 2026. In 2026, Bell appeared in two games.
Collegiately, Bell spent three seasons at the University of Maine (2021-23), playing 18 games for the Black Bears. Then, he transferred to East Carolina University (2024-25), playing center in 19 games for the Pirates. In 2025, he started 13 games, playing 968 snaps, which tied a team high. The offense helped ECU average 449 yards per game, 272.7 passing yards per game, 176.3 rushing yards per game, and 54 touchdowns.
Treven Ma’ae is six foot three and weighs 291 pounds. The 25-year-old from Kapolei, Hawaii, signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. In 2025, he made four tackles (2 solos, 2 assists) and one sack in three preseason games. In 2026, he made two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in three preseason games. The Raiders released him on August 30, 2026. The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Ma’ae to the practice squad on September 28, 2026.
Collegiately, Ma’ae spent three seasons at the University of Oregon (2020-22) with 32 tackles (11 solos, 21 assists), four tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and one pass breakup in 28 games for the Ducks. Then, he transferred to Baylor (2023-24) with 51 tackles (26 solos, 25 assists), seven tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and two pass breakups in 25 games for the Bears. In 2024, he was named an All-Big XII Honorable Mention by the College Football Network after finishing the season with 42 tackles (23 solos, 19 assists), 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and one pass breakup in 13 games.
Liam Hoskins is six foot two and weighs 240 pounds. The 24-year-old from London, Ontario, re-signed with the Roughriders on November 25, 2026. In 2026, he made two tackles, two tackles on special teams, one sack, and one forced fumble in 11 games.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders drafted Hoskins in the fifth round (43rd pick) of the 2025 CFL Draft. In 2025, Hoskins made two tackles and two sacks in two preseason games. He was placed on the retired list on May 31, 2025, as he was returning to school.
Collegiately, Hoskins played five seasons at the University of Windsor (2021-25) with 126 tackles (75 solos, 51 assists), 16 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, three interceptions for 142 yards, two touchdowns, seven pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 44 games for the Lancers.
In 2025, Hoskins made 21 tackles (15 solos, 6 assists), three tackles for loss, three sacks, one pass breakup, and one forced fumble in 10 games. He earned invites to the CFL Combine and the 2024 East-West Bowl.
Jaylen Pate is six foot three and weighs 272 pounds. The 25-year-old from Chicago, Illinois, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on January 5, 2026. In 2026, he made six tackles and one sack in five games.
Collegiately, Pate began his collegiate career at Wyoming (2019-21) with 23 tackles (15 solos, 8 assists), one tackle for loss, half a sack, one pass breakup, and one fumble recovery in 18 games for the Cowboys.
Then, he transferred to Northwestern (2022-24) with 55 tackles (34 solos, 21 assists), nine tackles for loss, three sacks, one pass breakup, and one fumble recovery in 33 games for the Wildcats. In 2023, he had a career-high 27 tackles (13 solos, 14 assists), three tackles for loss, three sacks, and one forced fumble in 13 games.
Jyron Gilmore is five foot nine and weighs 190 pounds. The 24-year-old from Citra, Florida, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on October 6, 2026, and was placed on the practice squad. The Roughriders released him on October 11, 2026. The Roughriders re-signed him back to the practice squad on October 12, 2026.
Collegiately, Gilmore spent four seasons at Tennessee Tech University (2020-23) with 118 tackles (69 solos, 49 assists), three tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, six pass breakups, one forced fumble, seven kick returns for 118 yards, 20 punt returns for 101 yards, and one touchdown in 30 games for the Golden Eagles. He was named to the OVC All-Newcomer Team in the 2020-21 season.
Next, he transferred to Georgia State University in 2024 with 53 tackles (24 solos, 29 assists), two tackles for loss, two interceptions, three pass breakups, and three punt returns for 12 yards in 12 games for the Panthers. Then, he transferred to Georgia Tech in 2025 with 35 tackles (21 solos, 14 assists), 2.5 tackles for loss, half a sack, and three pass breakups in nine games for the Yellow Jackets. He was named the ACC Defensive Back of the Week after recording 11 tackles (5 solos, 6 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss, half a sack, and two pass breakups against Duke.
Alex Hale is six foot one and weighs 203 pounds. The 27-year-old from Gosford, New South Wales, Australia, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on April 17, 2026. In 2026, Hale made 24 of 32 field goals (75%) with a long of 55 yards, 32 of 35 extra points (91.4%), 56 kickoffs for 3,575 yards (63.8 AVG), and one tackle on special teams in 12 games.
The Green Bay Packers signed Hale as an undrafted free agent on August 7, 2024. Hale did not play in the preseason. He was released on August 27, 2024, and later re-signed to their practice squad on August 28, 2024. The Packers released him again on July 21, 2025.
Collegiately, Hale spent six seasons at Oklahoma State University (2019-23), making 43 of 54 field goals (79.6%), with a long of 53 yards, 37 kickoffs for 2,274 yards (61.5 AVG), and 12 touchbacks in 31 games for the Cowboys. In 2023, he was named Second Team All-Big 12 after finishing the season by making 27 of 34 field goals (79.4%), with a long of 53 yards, 19 kickoffs for 1,204 yards (63.4 AVG), and six touchbacks in four games.
