Another day, another signing of a player with a big-time U-S college background and some N-F-L experience by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

The Green and White inked import defensive back Damon Webb Wednesday. The 5’11”, 195-pound Detroit product graduated after four years at Ohio State University. In 2018, Webb signed with Tennessee as an undrafted free agent, playing in four pre-season games with the Titans. Following is the news release from the Riders…

DATE: April 15, 2020

RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE: SR20-038

RIDERS TRANSACTIONS

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced the following roster moves:

SIGNED:

• American defensive back Damon Webb

Webb (5’11 – 195) signed with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He played in four preseason games for the Titans recording five tackles and two pass deflections.

Prior to turning pro, Webb spent four collegiate seasons at Ohio State playing in 35 games and recording 131 tackles, four tackles for loss, two touchdowns from six interceptions, seven pass deflections, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. The Detroit native had a standout season in his final year, recording five interceptions – the second-best total in the Big Ten. Webb helped lead his team to the 2017 Cotton Bowl where he was named MVP. He was also named to the All-Big Ten third-team in his senior year and was an honourable mention as a junior.