The Saskatchewan Roughriders re-signed offensive linemen Thomas Perry and Jaison Williams on Tuesday.
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. The Roughriders released him on November 1, 2026.
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.
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 Roughriders released him on November 1, 2026.
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.
