Jayden Dalke, Noah Zerr sign extensions with Riders

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have brought back a few key members of their Canadian depth.

The team announced safety Jayden Dalke has signed a one-year contract extension with the CFL club on Dec. 18.

The day prior, it announced Noah Zerr, a Saskatchewan product, had also signed an extension with the club.

Dalke was the team’s starting safety in 2023 but was replaced by Nelson Lokombo early in the 2024 campaign. In 2024, Dalke had 14 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble.

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The Leduc, Alta., product was taken by the Riders in round six (54th overall) in the 2022 Canadian draft. He has suited up for 43 games over the past three seasons.

Zerr, a Langenburg, Sask. product, joined the Riders last season after spending 2022 with the B.C. Lions and then 2023 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

The former Univerisity of Saskatchewan Huskies offensive lineman dressed for 11 appearances with the Riders in 2024 as the offensive line group was plagued with injuries.

Along with the extensions, the Riders have also signed US-Americans to new contracts. Wide receiver JaMarcus Bradley, defensive lineman Alex Gubner and defensive back Eddie Heckard have all signed deals with the Riders.

The Roughriders now have 28 pending free agents.