Riders signed Brendon LaBatte to 1 year extension

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced Canadian offensive lineman Brendon LaBatte has signed an extension with the team through the 2017 season.

As per club policy, the details of the contract were not released.

LaBatte joined the Riders as a free agent in 2012. The 30-year-old from Weyburn was drafted sixth overall in the CFL draft by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

LaBatte has played in 139 career regular season games. He has also played in two Grey Cup games including a win with the Riders in 2013.

LaBatte has picked up seven career Division All-Star nominations and four CFL All-Star nominations. He was also named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Lineman in 2013.