The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian defensive lineman Benoit Marion to a contract extension, the length of which wasn’t announced.
He was a pending free agent. The 6’5″, 250-pounder signed with the Green and White in October and recorded four defensive tackles and one sack over two games. He also played in the West Semi-Final and West Final, making one defensive tackle. The Montreal product was originally a third-round pick of the Alouettes in 2020. He signed with Toronto in 2021 following his release from his hometown team and spent three years with the Argonauts, helping them win the Grey Cup in 2022. He was released in 2024 and spent some time with Hamilton before joining the Riders. Following is the news release from the Roughriders…..
DATE: January 8, 2025
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR25-03
NATIONAL DEFENSIVE LINEMAN BENOIT MARION REUPS IN RIDERVILLE
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed National defensive lineman Benoit Marion to a contract extension.
Marion (6’5-250) continues his time in Green and White after initially signing with the Club in October of 2024. He went on to play two regular season games earning four defensive tackles and one sack. He also suited up for both the Roughriders playoff games registering one defensive tackle.
Prior to joining the Roughriders, Marion spent time with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts in 2024, suiting up for nine games and registering six special teams tackles.
The Montreal native was originally selected the Alouettes in the third round, 25th overall, of the 2020 CFL Draft. He signed with Argos in October of 2021, and played 28 games in Double Blue from 2021-2024, earning seven defensive tackles, 12 special teams tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles. In 2022, he scored his first career touchdown when he recovered a blocked kick and returned it 24 yards to the endzone. Marion also won a Grey Cup Championship that season when the Argos beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24-23.
Collegiately, Marion played four seasons at Montreal (2016-19), appearing in 25 games as a Carabin. He recorded 67 collegiate career tackles, including 20 tackles for a loss, and 11 sacks.
