February 8, 2018

Canadian Receiver Devon Bailey Signs Extension

The Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL action on June 10th, 2017 at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, SK. Liam Richards/Electric Umbrella

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed national wide receiver Devon Bailey to a contract extension.

Bailey (6’5 – 202) will remain with the Riders after joining the team in August, 2017. The 26-year-old, four-year veteran originally entered the CFL with the Edmonton Eskimos after being selected in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 2014 CFL Draft. Through three seasons in Edmonton, Bailey played 39 regular-season games and four playoff games.

Last season, Bailey played six regular-season games with the Riders, registering five receptions for 80 yards and two touchdowns.

Bailey was eligible to become a free agent on February 13.