After completing just three of seven passes for 32 yards and one interception during Sunday’s third quarter, Marquiese Williams will not be back for a second season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as the third string quarterback.
Williams was one of four import players released by the Green and White Monday following Sunday’s 35-12 C-F-L pre-season loss in Edmonton. The others released are second year defensive back Sam Williams plus newcomer hopefuls Josh McPhearson at running back and defensive lineman Justin Horton. The Riders have Monday off from the field, but will be back on at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning at Griffiths Stadium. Following is the news release from the Riders…
DATE: May 28, 2018
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR18-047
RIDERS TRANSACTIONS
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the following roster moves:
RELEASED:
- International defensive lineman Justin Horton
- International running back Josh McPhearson
- International quarterback Marquise Williams
- International defensive back Sam Williams
