On the eve of C-F-L free agency, the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ defensive line took a hit as the Green and White released Jonathan Woodard in order to pursue N-F-L opportunities.

Woodard played in all 14 regular-season games and both playoff contests in 2021, registering a total of 11 quarterback sacks, 25 defensive tackles and two forced fumbles. The import’s 10 regular-season sacks was second-most in the C-F-L. The Riders retain Woodard’s C-F-L rights through 2022. Following is the news release from Saskatchewan…..

DATE:                        February 7, 2022

RELEASE TIME:       IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE:                 SR22-025

RIDERS RELEASE JONATHAN WOODARD FOR NFL OPPORTUNITIES

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released American defensive lineman Jonathan Woodard to pursue NFL opportunities.

Woodard is coming off a breakout CFL season on the Roughriders defensive line earning 10 sacks – the second highest total in the league. He played 14 regular season games in the Green and White, making 21 defensive tackles and two forced fumbles. Woodard suited up for both the West Semi-Final and the West Final, tallying another four defensive tackles and one sack.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders retain Woodard’s CFL rights through the 2022 season.