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CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Edmonton Elks sign 2nd-year linebacker Nick Anderson to 1-year extension
Ottawa Redblacks' Ryquell Armstead (25) is tackled by Edmonton Elks' Nick Anderson (48) during first half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday July 14, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson The Edmonton Elks signed American linebacker Nick Anderson to a one-year extension Wednesday. The deal keeps Anderson with the CFL club through next season. The five-foot-11, 242-pound Anderson was the CFL's top rookie last season after finishing tied with teammate Nyles Morgan for most defensive tackles (111). He was also tops in total tackles (116) and second in defensive plays (130). Anderson earned CFL all-star honours last season. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2025. The Canadian Press
National Post
28-04-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Davis: It's really no surprise temperamental Ryquell Armstead was waived by Saskatchewan Roughriders
Raise your hand if you knew the Saskatchewan Roughriders were going to dump running back Ryquell Armstead. Article content Article content [Hand raised.] Article content Although he had a 207-yard rushing debut with the Roughriders last season — after only three days of practices — Armstead's release has been coming since Nov. 10, when the Roughriders were eliminated from the 2024 CFL playoffs. Article content After losing the West final 38-22 to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the talented, temperamental running back got into an argument with a Riders coach. It was witnessed by teammates and media. Article content It's rarely a secret in Regina when Roughriders don't interact well with their teammates, or how they behave when they're at restaurants, casinos, bars or concerts. Head coach Corey Mace is especially demanding that his players and coaches be good teammates while serving as respectable representatives of the community-owned franchise. Armstead evidently didn't fulfill his responsibilities. The mercurial running back arrived on the scene like a comet before burning up in the atmosphere. Article content The Roughriders announced Armstead's release Friday. The only surprise was that it took five months to happen. Article content From the Regina Leader-Post on Nov. 11 in the aftermath of the Riders' season-ending loss: Article content 'Saskatchewan's offence, under first-year co-ordinator Marc Mueller, seemed intent on running A.J. Ouellette on every first down. It was predictable, ineffective and an affront to unhappy, underused Ryquell Armstead, the other running back who likely made his last appearance in Saskatchewan's lineup.' Article content Article content Maybe the Roughriders tried to trade Armstead. But players with a reputation don't draw much interest. Article content Article content Maybe another CFL team will sign him, like the Roughriders did in mid-September. They were hoping he would fit into their family-friendly program and not resume being the disruptive hothead that convinced the Ottawa Redblacks to cut him even though he was the league's fourth-leading rusher at the time. Article content 'We felt this was in the best interests of the team,' Redblacks coach Bob Dyce told the Ottawa Citizen upon Armstead's release. 'We tried, as did he, to make this work. But in the end, it didn't.'
Ottawa Citizen
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Davis: It's really no surprise temperamental Ryquell Armstead was waived by Saskatchewan Roughriders
Raise your hand if you knew the Saskatchewan Roughriders were going to dump running back Ryquell Armstead. Article content Article content [Hand raised.] Article content Although he had a 207-yard rushing debut with the Roughriders last season — after only three days of practices — Armstead's release has been coming since Nov. 10, when the Roughriders were eliminated from the 2024 CFL playoffs. Article content After losing the West final 38-22 to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the talented, temperamental running back got into an argument with a Riders coach. It was witnessed by teammates and media. Article content Article content It's rarely a secret in Regina when Roughriders don't interact well with their teammates, or how they behave when they're at restaurants, casinos, bars or concerts. Head coach Corey Mace is especially demanding that his players and coaches be good teammates while serving as respectable representatives of the community-owned franchise. Armstead evidently didn't fulfill his responsibilities. The mercurial running back arrived on the scene like a comet before burning up in the atmosphere. Article content Article content The Roughriders announced Armstead's release Friday. The only surprise was that it took five months to happen. Article content From the Regina Leader-Post on Nov. 11 in the aftermath of the Riders' season-ending loss: Article content 'Saskatchewan's offence, under first-year co-ordinator Marc Mueller, seemed intent on running A.J. Ouellette on every first down. It was predictable, ineffective and an affront to unhappy, underused Ryquell Armstead, the other running back who likely made his last appearance in Saskatchewan's lineup.' Article content Article content Maybe the Roughriders tried to trade Armstead. But players with a reputation don't draw much interest. Article content Article content Maybe another CFL team will sign him, like the Roughriders did in mid-September. They were hoping he would fit into their family-friendly program and not resume being the disruptive hothead that convinced the Ottawa Redblacks to cut him even though he was the league's fourth-leading rusher at the time. Article content 'We felt this was in the best interests of the team,' Redblacks coach Bob Dyce told the Ottawa Citizen upon Armstead's release. 'We tried, as did he, to make this work. But in the end, it didn't.'
Calgary Herald
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Davis: It's really no surprise temperamental Ryquell Armstead was waived by Saskatchewan Roughriders
Article content Raise your hand if you knew the Saskatchewan Roughriders were going to dump running back Ryquell Armstead. Article content [Hand raised.] Article content Although he had a 207-yard rushing debut with the Roughriders last season — after only three days of practices — Armstead's release has been coming since Nov. 10, when the Roughriders were eliminated from the 2024 CFL playoffs. Article content After losing the West final 38-22 to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the talented, temperamental running back got into an argument with a Riders coach. It was witnessed by teammates and media. Article content Article content It's rarely a secret in Regina when Roughriders don't interact well with their teammates, or how they behave when they're at restaurants, casinos, bars or concerts. Head coach Corey Mace is especially demanding that his players and coaches be good teammates while serving as respectable representatives of the community-owned franchise. Armstead evidently didn't fulfill his responsibilities. The mercurial running back arrived on the scene like a comet before burning up in the atmosphere. Article content Article content 'Saskatchewan's offence, under first-year co-ordinator Marc Mueller, seemed intent on running A.J. Ouellette on every first down. It was predictable, ineffective and an affront to unhappy, underused Ryquell Armstead, the other running back who likely made his last appearance in Saskatchewan's lineup.' Article content Article content Maybe the Roughriders tried to trade Armstead. But players with a reputation don't draw much interest. Article content Article content Maybe another CFL team will sign him, like the Roughriders did in mid-September. They were hoping he would fit into their family-friendly program and not resume being the disruptive hothead that convinced the Ottawa Redblacks to cut him even though he was the league's fourth-leading rusher at the time. Article content 'We felt this was in the best interests of the team,' Redblacks coach Bob Dyce told the Ottawa Citizen upon Armstead's release. 'We tried, as did he, to make this work. But in the end, it didn't.'
National Post
26-04-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Roughriders release running back Ryquell Armstead
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have parted ways with an explosive running back. Article content Article content On Friday, the CFL club announced they have released American running back Ryquell Armstead. Defensive lineman Rondell Bothroyd, who signed with the team earlier this off-season, was also released with just over two weeks until training camp begins. Article content No reason was given for either players' release. Article content Last season, Armstead began the year with the Ottawa Redblacks before being cut midway through the season. Days later, he subsequently signed with the Roughriders, who were missing starter A.J. Ouellette due to injury. Article content And Armstead made the most of his opportunity as he rushed for 207 yards on 25 carries in his debut in green and white, which is the fourth highest single-game total in Roughrider history. Article content However, the following week, Armstead was injured and was forced to miss the final three games of the regular season with Ouellette returning from injury. Article content Armstead suited up for both playoff games but was used sparingly, with seven carries for 29 yards. Article content
