A journeyman N-F-L defensive back is hoping to put down roots in Saskatchewan.
The Roughriders announced the signing of import Kendarius Webster Tuesday. The 26-year-old Ole Miss grad was drafted by New England in the seventh round in 2019. However, the Patriots put him on waivers before that season began and he was picked up by Miami. The Georgia product played eight games for the Dolphins, recording 19 tackles and one pass knockdown. In 2020, he appeared in nine games for San Francisco, logging six tackles and one forced fumble and was on the Jets practice squad in 2021. Following is the news release from the Green and White…..
DATE: January 31, 2023
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR23-009
RIDERS SIGN DEFENSIVE BACK KENDARIUS WEBSTER
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Kendarius Webster.
Webster (5’11-202) was selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round, 252nd overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins to begin the 2019 season. The 26-year-old saw action in eight games for the Dolphins, recording 19 tackles and one pass knockdown. In 2020, he appeared in nine games for the San Francisco 49ers, logging six tackles and one forced fumble. The Georgia native also spent time on the New York Jets practice squad in 2021.
Webster played five collegiate seasons (2014-18) at Ole Miss. In 47 games, the former Rebel registered 122 tackles, five-and-a-half tackles for loss, three interceptions, and 20 pass knockdowns.
