Zach Collaros put on Saskatchewan Roughriders’ gear for the first time Tuesday morning as the Green and White opened mini-camp in Bradenton, Florida.

       Collaros wore #17 as he threw passes alongside three other quarterbacks…Brandon Bridge, Marquiese Williams and David Watford. Collaros was acquired in the off-season from Hamilton. The Riders started the camp with 30 players, including the four pivots. They announced the signing of 22 of the 26 other players before hitting the field at the I-M-G Academy. But, the Roughriders also announced the release of four players, including Canadian veterans Peter Dyakowski along the offensive line and defensive back Jeff Hecht. The mini camp winds up Wednesday with main training coming up in Saskatoon, beginning May 20. Following are the news releases from the Riders…

DATE:                        April 24, 2018

RELEASE TIME:       IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE:                 SR18-030

RIDERS TRANSACTIONS

The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the following roster moves:

RELEASED:

• National offensive lineman Peter Dyakowski

• National safety Jeff Hecht

• International defensive back Taylor Mays

• National offensive lineman Eddie Meredith   

DATE:                        April 24, 2018

RELEASE TIME:       IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE:                 SR18-029

RIDERS TRANSACTIONS

The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the following roster moves:

SIGNED:

• • International running back Wes Brown
  • International defensive back Jeremy Cutrer

• International running back Christian Ellison

• International linebacker Chad Geter

• International defensive back Orlandus Harris

• National offensive lineman Dalton Houghton

• International linebacker Kalen Jackson

• International defensive back Rudy Johnson

• International defensive back William Johnson Jr.

• International defensive back Tristan MacDonald-Doughlin

• International defensive back Nick Marshall

• International running back I’Tavius Mathers

• International wide receiver Teldrick Morgan

• International wide receiver Damond Powell

• International defensive back Drew Powell

• • International wide receiver Jeremy Tabuyo

• International linebacker Tyrell Robinson

• International wide receiver Da’Rick Rogers

• International linebacker Eric Striker

• International defensive back DeAndre Smith

• International wide receiver Tyrian Taylor

• International wide receiver Jordan Williams-Lambert