That didn’t take long!

Just three days after the 2019 C-F-L season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders started the off-season process of putting their 2020 team together…re-signing veteran, import defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy. The Green and White have locked up the soon-to-be 27-year-old to a two-year extension, taking him through the end of the 2021 season. Purifoy first joined the Riders in August, 2018. In his first full season in Regina, the 5’11, 190-pound Florida product had three interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and 40 defensive tackles. He was the top kick-off return man in the league, piling up 1,201 yard on 49 returns. Purifoy was eligible to become a free agent in February. Following is the news release from the Roughriders…

DATE: November 27, 2019

RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE: SR19-134

PURIFOY SIGNS EXTENSION THROUGH 2021

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the club through 2021.

Purifoy (5’11 – 190) is coming off an impressive 2019 season where he was an integral member of the Roughriders’ defence and special teams.

On defence, Purifoy registered 40 defensive tackles, three interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Purifoy led the league in kickoff return yards, earning 1201 yards and a touchdown on 49 returns. He also added six special teams tackles. The 26-year-old started in 18 regular-season games and the Western Final for the Green and White.

Purifoy initially joined the Roughriders in August of 2018 and played 10 regular-season games and the Western Semi-Final.

Through five CFL seasons, the Florida native registered 188 defensive tackles, 18 special-teams tackles, 11 interceptions, seven quarterback sacks, six forced fumbles, and scored one touchdown in 71 regular-season games.

Purifoy was eligible to become a free agent on February 11, 2020.