It was back to work as the Saskatchewan Roughriders returned to practice Tuesday following Friday’s 27-19 win in B-C Place over the Lions.
Dan Clark worked out at his usual centre position after leaving Saturday’s game with an injury. Meanwhile, Takoby Cofield was at left tackle in place of Terran Vaughn. Manny Arceneaux was taking reps with the first teamers in place of Jordan Williams-Lambert. On defence, there was no sign of halfback Ed Gainey, but SAM linebacker Derrick Moncrief was out on the field after after leaving the B-C game because of an injury. In addition, the Green and White added Canadian defensive back Shamar Busby to the practice roster. Following is the news release about the latter move from the Riders…
DATE: October 22, 2019
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR19-119
RIDERS TRANSACTIONS
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announce the following roster moves:
SIGNED TO PRACTICE ROSTER:
- Canadian defensive back Shamar Busby.
Busby (5’11 – 182 lbs) comes to the Roughriders after spending the preseason with the Ottawa Redblacks. The 23-year-old had a strong showing at the 2019 CFL combine, including a top five performance in the broad jump and a top ten finish in the vertical jump. Prior to returning to Canada, Busby spent two years at Southeastern Louisiana University playing in 20 games recording 46 tackles, one tackle for loss and one forced fumble. He played his best game against Houston Baptist University where he made six tackles, helping the Lions beat the Huskies 62-52. Prior attending Southeastern Louisiana, Busby was at the New Mexico Military Institute where he played in 20 games collecting 38 tackles and one forced fumble in two seasons.
