Roughriders training camp: Players brave the elements, Prairie-style

Roughriders training camp: Players brave the elements, Prairie-style

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are getting an early taste of undesirable springtime weather on the Prairies.

Marcus Sayles enjoys smooth sailing from Day 1 of camp - Saskatchewan Roughriders

SASKATOON — Until May 11th, Marcus Sayles had more All-CFL selections than training camps as a Saskatchewan Roughrider. After signing with the Green and White on June 4th of last year, the veteran cornerback registered four interceptions to tie a career best. His sights are set even higher now that he is with the team from the outset of camp. “I’m excited to be here and I’m excited to get a head-start on the playbook,” Sayles said after Monday’s…

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Zack Fry front and centre after Sean McEwen injury

Temperatures were near three degrees celsius with light rain throughout the practice session. Players were again in pads for the workout, which started by focusing on special teams and executing a number of cover and return drills. During the team period, third-year Riders’ offensive lineman Zack Fry was elevated to the first-team offensive line, where he took the majority of snaps at centre. Offensive lineman Sean McEwen, who signed as a free a…