Coming off Saturday’s victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are back on the practice field this morning looking to continue their run as the top team in the Canadian Football League. The Green and White have made one new addition to their defence, inking American defensive back Benny Sapp III and releasing American linebacker Braxton Hill. Sapp III brings some N-F-L experience up north after spending last season on the Atlanta Falcon’s practice roster after signing with Green Bay as an undrafted free agent the year prior. Following is the news release from the Roughriders…..
DATE: August 19, 2025
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR25-096
ROUGHRIDERS AMERICAN DEFENSIVE BACK BENNY SAPP III
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Benny Sapp III.
Sapp III (6’1-205) signed with the Atlanta Falcons and joined the team’s practice squad in 2024. Prior to that, Sapp III entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent when he signed with the Green Bay Packers in 2023. He went on to appear in five regular-season games as a rookie with Green Bay, registering two tackles.
Sapp III concluded his collegiate career at the University of Northern Iowa, where he appeared in 30 games (2020–22) and started in 15 of them. During his time at Northern Iowa, Sapp III registered 138 tackles (83 solo), nine interceptions, two tackles for a loss, 16 passes defended, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. As a senior in 2022, he earned third-team FCS All-America honours from The Associated Press and second-team FCS All-America recognition from STATS Perform.
The Fort Lauderdale, Fla. native began his collegiate journey at the University of Minnesota, where he played in 24 games over two seasons (2018-19).
In a corresponding move the Club has released American linebacker Braxton Hill.
