By Canadian Press

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign DB Amari Henderson to contract extension

Dec 15, 2023 | 11:33 AM

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Amari Henderson to a contract extension, the team announced Friday.

The length of the extension was not disclosed. Henderson was eligible to become a free agent on Feb. 13.

The 26-year-old from Charlotte, N.C., had 45 defensive tackles and two interceptions for the Roughriders last season.

Henderson joined the team in 2022 after stints in the NFL. He signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice roster in 2020 and played one pre-season game for the Minnesota Vikings in 2021.

The six-foot-one, 182-pound Henderson spent his college career at Wake Forest, where he was named second-team all-ACC as a senior.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 15, 2023.

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