The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have an American receiver with N-F-L experience at rookie camp here in Saskatoon next week – even if that experience is limited to just one game.
Jaylen Johnson will be among the hopefuls taking part at Griffiths Stadium. An East Carolina grad, Johnson signed with the N-F-L’s L-A Chargers as an undrafted free agent prior to the 2024 season. He spent the majority of that campaign on the practice roster, but did see action on October 27, 2024 against New Orleans. Following is the news release from the Riders…..
DATE: April 30, 2026
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR26-71
RIDERS SIGN FORMER LOS ANGELES CHARGERS RECEIVER JAYLEN JOHNSON
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American receiver Jaylen Johnson.
Johnson (6’2-194) signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2024. He had three receptions for 53 yards in a pre-season game and went to spend the majority of the season on the Club’s practice roster. He made his NFL debut on Oct. 27, 2024 against the New Orleans Saints.
Collegiately, Johnson played at East Carolina (2022-23) and in his home state at Georgia (2019-21). Over two seasons at East Carolina, he caught 71 passes for 806 yards and six touchdowns. He had 45 receptions for 466 yards and two TDs as a senior. Entering the 2023 campaign, he was named to the East-West Shrine Bowl Pre-Season Watch List, was a Fourth-Team All-AAC selection (Athlon Sports), and earned Pre-Season First-Team Honourable Mention (College Football Network). At Georgia, he dressed for 28 games over three seasons, making five catches for 49 yards.
