The Saskatchewan Roughriders have acquired American quarterback Antonio Pipkin in a trade with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. In exchange, the Riders have sent Global punter Kaare Vedvik to Hamilton.
Pipkin (6’3-225) signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in July of 2023, dressing for two games. He comes to the Green and White with five seasons of CFL experience, previously spending time with the Montreal Alouettes, Toronto Argonauts, Edmonton Elks and B.C. Lions.
Pipkin most recently played in four games for the BC Lions in 2022, making 29 completions for 393 yards and two passing touchdowns with 43 carries for 137 yards and seven rushing touchdowns. He has amassed a total 1,846 yards passing yards and six touchdowns, while adding 128 carries for 586 yards and 21 touchdowns over his CFL career. Prior to joining the CFL, Pipkin attending training camp with the Arizona Cardinals.
Collegiately, the Indiana native played 44 games at Tiffin University, registering 10,941 passing yards and 88 touchdowns.
