Day 2 of C-F-L free agency saw the Saskatchewan Roughriders come to terms with two free agents from elsewhere in the league.
One is former Calgary centre, Canadian Sean McEwen, to replace Peter Godber, who signed in Ottawa. The other is American running back Khalan Laborn. He played six games last season with Ottawa, rushing for 310 yards and a touchdown on 58 carries while making 23 catches for 152 yards. Following are the news releases from the Riders…..
DATE: February 12, 2025
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR25-033
RIDERS SIGN PERENNIAL ALL-CFL CENTRE SEAN MCEWEN
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed National offensive lineman Sean McEwen.
McEwen (6’2-295) joins the Green and White with eight years of CFL experience, splitting his time with the Calgary Stampeders (2021-24) and the Toronto Argonauts (2016-19). The Calgary native has excelled over his career, earning three All-CFL selections (2017, 2021-22) and four divisional All-CFL nods (2017, 2021-23). In addition, he was the Eastern Division nominee for Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman in 2017 and helped the Argonauts win the Grey Cup in 2018.
In 2024, McEwen played and started in 17 games for the Calgary Stampeders and was part of an offensive line unit that allowed the second-fewest sacks in the CFL. His strong play also earned him the team nomination for Most Outstanding Lineman.
The former Calgary Dino was selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the first round, third overall, of the 2015 CFL Draft and has gone on to play 132 CFL games, starting in 127. In addition to his league accolades, the 31-year-old has routinely been recognized as one of the best at his position, earning his team’s nomination as Most Outstanding Lineman six times (Argos 2017-19, Stamps 2021-24), Most Outstanding Canadian twice (Argos, 2017-18) and Most Outstanding Rookie in 2016.
Collegiately, McEwen played 40 games over five seasons (2011-15) at the University of Calgary, helping his team win three Hardy Cup championships. McEwen was named a Canada West All-Star on four occasions and was a First-Team All-Canadian in 2014 and 2015 and a Second-Team All-Canadian in 2013. He was also one of just three Canadians invited to take part in the 2016 East-West Shrine Game.
DATE: February 12, 2025
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR25-032
RIDERS ADD RUNNING BACK KHALAN LABORN
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American running back Khalan Laborn.
Laborn (5’11-212) signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft and attended training camp with the team. The Virginia native joined the Edmonton Elks’ practice roster in fall of 2023. He attended training camp with the Argonauts in 2024, before landing with the Ottawa REDBLACKS in August. Laborn played six games with Ottawa, rushing 58 times for 310 yards and a touchdown. He added 23 receptions for 152 yards, including 125 yards after catch.
Collegiately, Laborn spent the 2022 season at Marshall University suiting up for 13 games. He rushed for and eyepopping 1,513 yards and 16 touchdowns on 302 carries and was a First Team All-Sun Belt selection. Prior to joining Marshall, he played two seasons at Florida State (2018-2019), registering 63 carries for 297 yards and four touchdowns over 12 games.
