The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced that they have extended the contract of Canadian defensive back Jordan Beaulieu through 2023.

The Montreal product played 10 games for the Green and White in 2022 after signing with the Riders in July. He recorded four defensive tackles and six special teams tackles. Following is the official news release from the Roughriders…..

DATE:                       December 2, 2022

RELEASE TIME:      IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE:                SR22-165

RIDERS SIGN BEAULIEU TO CONTRACT EXTENSION

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed National defensive back Jordan Beaulieu to a one-year contract extension.

Beaulieu (5’11-198) originally signed with the Riders in July of 2022 and went on to play 10 games, making four defensive tackles and six special teams tackles.

He was selected by the Edmonton Elks in the third round, 24th overall, of the 2018 CFL Draft and spent the 2018 and 2019 seasons with the team. He recorded two defensive tackles and 10 special teams tackles over 30 games. Beaulieu spent 2021 with the Ottawa Redblacks, seeing action in five games.

The Montreal native played three collegiate seasons (2014-2017) at the University of Western Ontario. Over the course of 24 games, the former Mustang earned 48 tackles, two sacks, five tackles-for-loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions, five pass breakups and one blocked kick. He was named to the OUA All-Rookie team in 2014.