US EditionKeeSean Johnson Signs Extension to Stay in Saskatchewan: Source
KeeSean Johnson, a key player in the Grey Cup-winning team, avoids free agency by extending his contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, recording 89 catches last season.
- According to CFL reporting last year, KeeSean Johnson, 25, agreed to a contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
- KeeSean Johnson, 29, recorded 89 catches for 1,159 yards and four TDs last season, earning CFL all-star honours after three seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
- In concurrent roster moves, the Riders released American receiver Shawn Bane Jr., who had 93 receptions for 1,104 yards and four TDs last year, and signed Canadian defensive back Kerfalla Exumé to an extension.
- Ahead of the open market, KeeSean Johnson was slated to become a free agent next month, but the Riders extended his contract.
- Reporting noted that the Riders had not announced the transactions, and an anonymous CFL source confirmed the news; elsewhere, the Ottawa Redblacks re-signed Canadian offensive lineman Dariusz Bladek to a one-year extension.
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Source: Roughriders agree to contract extension with receiver Johnson
REGINA — KeeSean Johnson is staying put. According to a CFL source, the American receiver has agreed to a contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Riders haven't announced the move.
Saskatchewan Roughriders lock in clutch receiver KeeSean Johnson through 2027
If there’s one thing Rider Nation learned in 2025, it’s this: when Saskatchewan needed a play on second down, KeeSean Johnson was the guy who moved the chains. And now, the Green and White have made sure their most reliable target isn’t going anywhere. The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American receiver KeeSean Johnson on Thursday to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season, locking up one of the CFL’s premier possession rece…
KeeSean Johnson, Riders agree to two-year extension
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American wide receiver KeeSean Johnson to a two-year contract extension, the team announced on Thursday. Johnson was scheduled to become a free agent in February and was ranked 16th on CFL.ca’s top 30 pending free agents list. 2026 CFL FREE AGENCY » CFL.ca’s top 30 pending free agents » More 2026 Free Agency news and analysis » Riders extend offensive lineman Jacob Brammer » Riders release receiv…
Riders Sign All-cfl Receiver Keesean Johnson To A Two-year Extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American wide receiver KeeSean Johnson to a two-year contract extension. Johnson (6’1-201) remains in Green and White through 2027 after a standout, All-CFL season with the Roughriders in 2025. The California native suited up for 16 regular season games, catching 86 passes for 1,159 yards and four touchdowns. A crucial part of the Roughriders offence, Johnson led the league in second-down receptions wit…
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