Saskatchewan Roughriders release veteran defensive back Derrick Moncrief

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released veteran American defensive back Derrick Moncrief, the CFL club announced Friday. The six foot two, 220 pound Moncrief appeared in 66 career games over five seasons with the Riders (2017 19, 2022 23). He registered 225 tackles, four sacks, nine interceptions and a forced fumble.

Get the latest National news. Sent to your email, every day. Twice Moncrief was a West Division all star (2019, 2022) and also earned CFL honours in 2019. Moncrief also spent time with the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams (2020 21) and appeared in nine games with Edmonton in ’21, recording 23 tackles in four sacks.

Trending Now Houthis launch drone to attack ships in Red Sea, hours after warning from Canada and allies No snow winter? What Canadians should expect for the rest of the season Moncrief was also active off the field in Saskatchewan and was named the Mosaic community player of the year for 2023. Moncrief was set to become a free agent Feb.

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