The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed American defensive lineman Chico Bennett Junior Monday.
The 6’4″, 256-pound Virginia product attended N-F-L rookie mini-camp with Philadelphia earlier this year but didn’t formally sign with the Eagles. He played his last three collegiate seasons at the University of Virginia after previously playing at Georgia Tech. Bennett is expected on the practice field when the Green and White return from their third and final bye of the season and visit Edmonton on Saturday. Following is the news release from the Riders…..
DATE: September 22, 2025
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR25-107
RIDERS ADD DEFENSIVE END CHICO BENNETT JR.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive end Chico Bennett Jr.
Bennett Jr. (6’4-256) attended the Philadelphia Eagles’ rookie mini-camp earlier this year. He spent the previous three seasons (2022-24) with the University of Virginia Cavaliers, earning 107 tackles (21 for a loss), eight sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception in 33 games. In 2022, he registered 34 tackles, seven sacks, eight tackles for a loss and two forced fumbles en route to earning All-ACC Honorable Mention recognition. He also made the All-ACC Academic Team two years in a row (2023, 2024).
Prior to joining the Cavaliers, Bennett Jr. played two seasons (2019-20) with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, registering 31 tackles (two for a loss) and one sack in 15 games.
