Riders announce signing of former Saints defensive back

A former New Orleans Saints defensive back is the latest player to sign with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

The CFL team announced Monday it had signed American DB DaMarcus Fields, a product of Texas Tech University who signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent after the 2022 NFL draft.

The 6-foot-0, 200-pounder played two regular-season games with the Saints in ’22. He joined the Washington Commanders’ practice roster in October of that year and was with Washington through August of 2023.

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A product of Taylor, Texas, Fields played 54 games over six seasons (2017-21) at Texas Tech, making 50 starts. He recorded 224 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, four interceptions, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 45 passes defended in his Red Raiders career.

He was a three-time All-Big 12 Honourable Mention and was named an All-Big 12 second-team performer in 2021. After his senior season, Fields was invited to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl.