The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the signing of Canadian linebacker Zach Philion Tuesday morning before heading out on the practice field.

A Concordia University grad, the 25-year-old Philion is the son of former C-F-L star of defensive lineman Ed Philion. The Green and White host Montreal on Friday. Following is the news release from the Riders…..

DATE:                       August 13, 2024

RELEASE TIME:      IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE:               SR24-109

ROUGHRIDERS SIGN CANADIAN LINEBACKER ZACH PHILION

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed National linebacker Zach Philion.

Philion (6’1-225) was selected in the seventh round, 58th overall, of CFL draft by the Ottawa REDBLACKS and spent training camp with the Club.

The 25-year-old was a three-year starter at Concordia (2021-23) where he registered 98 career tackles, 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, 11 pass breakups, two interceptions, and one forced fumble over 27 games. Prior to Concordia he played one season at New Mexico Military Institute tallying nine tackles, one interception and two pass breakups. He is the son of former NFL and CFL defensive lineman and coach Ed Philion.