Vince Young, Anthony Allen among those released by Riders

The Roughriders’ experiment with Vince Young seems to have come to an end.

The team signed the once retired NFL quarterback in March, but Young injured his hamstring in practice on June 6 and required four to six weeks of rehab to get back to form.

Young’s agent, Leigh Steinberg, announced Young’s departure on Twitter late Saturday afternoon, which was confirmed by the club later in the evening.

#VinceYoung @VinceYoung10 suffered a torn hamstring in training camp which will take time to heal and he has been waived by @sskroughriders

— Leigh Steinberg (@leighsteinberg) June 17, 2017

The Roughriders also cut quarterback Bryan Bennett, who showed promise at training camp, but struggled in the Roughriders preseason games.

However, Marquise Williams, who joined the team several days into camp, will remain with the team.

Williams caught the attention of his coaches and teammates for the extra work he put into learning the playbook. He was often spotted working by himself on the field after practice.

I just want to thank God for giving me the opportunity to follow my dreams as a @sskroughriders. Excited to be apart of the 2017 season!!!

— Marquise Williams (@1MjWilliams2) June 17, 2017

Running back Anthony Allen expressed his displeasure with being cut after dropping everything to attend camp. The tailback says he quit his job and missed his daughter’s graduation to come to Saskatchewan.

Riderville it was fun… don't know why I was brought in though only to be let go.. ran the ball once last game

— Anthony Allen (@Ant_Allen) June 17, 2017

Missed my daughter graduation, had to un enroll from school, quit my job, left in the middle of a family dinner to come up.

— Anthony Allen (@Ant_Allen) June 17, 2017

All for them to tell me they werent comfortable cuz I wasn't here long enough

— Anthony Allen (@Ant_Allen) June 17, 2017

Several players who spent time with the team last year ended up on the chopping block this year including Jarriel King, Dillon Grondin and Joe Craig.

Here is the full list of roster moves:

RELEASED

• International defensive back Royce Adams
• International running back Anthony Allen
• International quarterback Bryan Bennett
• International defensive back Zavian Bingham
• National defensive lineman Ivan Brown
• International defensive back Crezdon Butler
• International offensive lineman Terrence Campbell
• International wide receiver Joe Craig
• National linebacker Alexander Gagne
• International defensive back Warren Gatewood
• National linebacker Dillon Grondin
• International offensive lineman Jarriel King
• International wide receiver Thomas Mayo
• International defensive lineman Greg Milhouse Jr.
• International wide receiver Desmond Reece
• National defensive lineman Jordan Reaves
• International defensive back Mark Roberts
• International wide receiver Jenson Stoshak
• International running back Quincy Walden
• International quarterback Vince Young

ADDED TO THE PRACTICE ROSTER

• International wide receiver Antwane Grant
• National defensive lineman Makana Henry
• National offensive lineman Eddie Meredith
• International defensive lineman D.J. Pettway
• National defensive back Denzel Radford
• National wide receiver Joshua Stanford
• International linebacker Myke Tavarres

MOVED TO SUSPENDED LIST

• National offensive lineman Emmanuel Adusei
• National linebacker Alexandre Chevrier
• International defensive back Ahmad Fulwood
• National wide receiver Mitchell Picton

The Roughriders play their first regular season game of the season versus Montreal on Thursday night. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m.