The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American offensive lineman Eric Lofton.
Lofton (6’4-293) spent the 2022 season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, making one start at right tackle in Week 19. Previously, the 29-year-old spent two seasons (2019-20) with the Edmonton Elks, suiting up for two games. He started his CFL career with the Ottawa Redblacks, dressing in four games during the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
The New Jersey native played five collegiate seasons (2011-2015) at Temple University. He appeared in 37 games and showed off his versatility, making starts at right tackle, right guard and left guard. In his senior season, the former Owl was part of a line that only allowed 21 sacks in 12 games, earning him First-Team All-AAC Honours.
