The Saskatchewan Roughriders returned to the field Wednesday, four days after their third straight loss that leaves the Green and White with a losing record, yet still holding a C-F-L West Division playoff spot.

The Riders are home Sunday to Ottawa, both teams 3-4. Slotback Juwan Brescacin was taking part after being on the six-game injured list with a shoulder injury. Receiver Derel Walker was a spectator along with import O-Lineman Jordan Tucker, who was injured during training camp. However, O-Lineman Brandon Council and receiver Brayden Lenius were injury absences from Touchdown Atlantic. Canadian kicker Campbell Fair was released. Following is the news release from the Roughriders…..

DATE:                       August 2, 2023

RELEASE TIME:      IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE:                SR23-101

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN JORDAN TUCKER RETURNS TO RIDERS

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American offensive tackle Jordan Tucker.

Tucker (6’6-340) returns to the Roughriders after recovering from an injury he sustained at 2023 Training Camp. Prior to joining the Riders, Tucker signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft and attended training camp with the team.

Tucker played four collegiate seasons (2018-21) at the University of North Carolina. The 23-year-old played in 45 games and made 35 starts, primarily at right tackle. In 2022, he was part of an offensive line that helped the Tar Heel offence average 212.5 rushing yards per game and 35.2 points per game, the second and third best mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference, respectively. The Georgia native made nine starts at right tackle in 2021 and helped the team average 537.3 total yards per game, which led the ACC and set a new school record. Following his senior season, Tucker participated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

In a corresponding move, the Club has released National kicker Campbell Fair.