Riders ready to embrace the chaos in Winnipeg
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If the Riders win on Saturday, it secures them a spot in the 111th Grey Cup in Vacnouver on Nov. 17.
Jermarcus Hardrick is reportedly set to don green and white once again.
Multiple reports indicate the 33-year-old offensive tackle has agreed to a contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as the CFL free-agency negotiation window continues.
American OL Jermarcus Hardrick agrees to terms with Saskatchewan Roughridershttps://t.co/UudCdg1Uli#Bombers #Riders #CFL pic.twitter.com/wSrQyPkA5l
— Justin Dunk (@JDunk12) February 5, 2024
Looks like OT Jemarcus Hardrick will be heading to the rival #Riders on a 2 year deal. @CFLonTSN pic.twitter.com/Pw6w6eX2Fk
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) February 5, 2024
3DownNation and Green Zone CFL insider Justin Dunk as well as TSN’s Farhan Lalji reported the deal is for two years. Lalji also reported it is worth just over $230,000 per season, making Hardrick the highest-paid American offensive lineman in the CFL.
The negotiation window allows teams to make contract offers to other CFL clubs’ free agents.
Hardrick, who has been with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers since 2016, was the CFL’s West Division nominee for most outstanding offensive lineman in 2023.
The Batesville, Miss. product began his CFL with the B.C. Lions in 2014 before joining the Riders in 2015. He appeared in eight games for Saskatchewan that season.
He has played in 133 CFL games in his career.
The Bombers could still retain his services, as teams have a chance to continue to negotiate with their free agents until free agency officially opens on Feb. 13.
The Riders have 16 free agents without contracts.