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It’s been a busy second week of Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp with a pair of signings and one release ahead of Saturday’s pre-season tune-up in Winnipeg. For starters, the Green and White signed American wide receiver Abdul Janneh Jr. who has spent the past two collegiate seasons with Georgia Tech. Janneh Jr. appeared in 25 games for the Yellow Jackets, catching 13 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns. In addition to this signing, the Riders announced they have released American wide receiver Wayne Ruby Jr.
In another move yesterday, the Roughriders re-signed National offensive linemen Noah Zerr after a few injures, including big free agent signing Sean McEwen who will be out for a significant period of time. Zerr, a Langenburg, Sask native and University of Saskatchewan Huskie alumni, suited up for 11 games for the Green and White last season where he was a key part in the offensive line only allowing 35 sacks all season.
Following are the two news releases from the Riders…..
DATE: May 21, 2025
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR25-071
RIDERS SIGN RECEIVER ABDUL JANNEH JR.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American wide receiver Abdul Janneh Jr.
Janneh Jr. (6’3-195) spent two collegiate seasons (2023–24) at Georgia Tech, suiting up for 25 games and making three starts. He caught 13 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns as a Yellow Jacket, averaging an impressive 17.8 yards per reception. He led the team in yards per catch as a junior (20.3).
Prior to Georgia Tech, Janneh Jr. played three seasons (2020–22) at Duquesne. He appeared in 20 games as a Duke, making 12 starts. After a strong 2022 season in which he caught 43 passes for 579 yards and nine touchdowns, the second-highest mark in the conference, he was named All-Northeast Conference by the league’s coaches and Phil Steele.
In a corresponding move, the Club has released American wide receiver Wayne Ruby Jr.
DATE: May 20, 2025
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR25-070
RIDERS RE-SIGN OL NOAH ZERR
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed National offensive lineman Noah Zerr.
Zerr (6’6-325) returns to the Green and White after suiting up for 11 games for the Riders in 2024. As a member of a versatile group of lineman, he helped the offence generate 5,019 passing yards and 1,613 rushing yards. In addition, the offensive line allowed just 35 sacks — six shy of the league’s best total.
Born in Langenburg, Sask., Zerr was selected by the B.C. Lions in the second round (12th overall) of the 2022 CFL Draft and appeared in four games during his rookie season. He spent the 2023 season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and played in three games before signing with Saskatchewan in December of 2023.
Zerr enjoyed a standout collegiate career at the University of Saskatchewan (2016-2022), where he played five seasons and appeared in 41 games, primarily as a starting left tackle. In 2021, he helped the Huskies win the Hardy Cup and Uteck Bowl. That same year, Zerr received multiple accolades, including U SPORTS First-Team All-Canadian and Canada West All-Star honours, while also being named the Huskies’ Lineman of the Year.
