Riders release DL Woodard to pursue NFL opportunities
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released American defensive lineman Jonathan Woodard to pursue NFL opportunities.
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Woodard is coming off a breakout CFL season on the Roughriders defensive line earning 10 sacks — the second-highest total in the league. He played 14 regular-season games in the Green and White, making 21 defensive tackles and two forced fumbles. Woodard suited up for both the West Semi-Final and the Western Final, tallying another four defensive tackles and one sack.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders retain Woodard’s CFL rights through the 2022 season.
