The Saskatchewan Roughriders are pleased to announce that John Chick has been chosen to represent the Western Division for Most Outstanding Defensive Player at this year’s Gibson’s Finest Player Awards.

In his third CFL season, Chick started 16 games at defensive end and recorded 32 defensive tackles, 11 quarterback sacks, four tackles for a loss and two fumble recoveries. The 26-year old was also named a West Division all-star this year.

The last Roughrider to win Outstanding Defensive Player was Jearld Baylis in 1993.

The East and West Player Award winners were selected by 62 voters, including members of the Football Reporters of Canada (FRC) and CFL head coaches.
 
The winners will be announced at the 2009 Gibson's Finest CFL Player Awards show during Grey Cup week on Thursday, November 26 at the TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary, Alberta.