ACQUIRED: Signed by Roughriders in May 2026.

YEARS WITH ROUGHRIDERS: 1

YEARS IN CFL: 1

2026: Signed by Roughriders, May 12 … five catches for 78 yards, plus a 53-yard missed field goal return, in pre-season opener at Calgary, May 18 … four catches for 34 yards in pre-season game vs. Winnipeg, May 23 at Saskatoon.

PRO: Sexton signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2021 following a short stint in the Spring League. He went on to spend time with the Kansas City Chiefs (2022-23), Atlanta Falcons (2023), and the Miami Dolphins (2024). He also spent a portion of 2023 with the XFL’s Vegas Vipers, suiting up for eight games and recording 23 catches for 326 yards. He signed with the UFL’s San Antonio Brahmas on Aug. 27, 2024, and dressed for four games during the 2025 season, returning eight punts for 154 yards, including a thrilling 83-yard return touchdown. He also returned one kickoff for 20 yards and caught three receptions for 15 yards. Most recently, Sexton attended the Ottawa REDBLACKS’ rookie camp.

COLLEGE: Sexton spent four seasons (2016-19) at Eastern Michigan University. He started all 11 games in his senior season, registering 34 catches for 508 yards and four touchdowns. A regular contributor on special teams, he also blocked a punt that he returned for a touchdown. In total, he recorded 100 catches for 1,135 yards and nine touchdowns over 43 games as an Eagle. During his first two seasons, he also returned 21 kickoffs for 353 yards and one punt for 27 yards.

FAST FACT: Sexton clocked a blazing 4.44-second 40-yard dash at his Pro Day in 2020.

MEDIA

• May 12, 2026: Riders ink speedy receiver Mathew Sexton
• VIDEO: May 18, 2026 post-game
• May 19, 2026: Sexton, Schager starred for Saskatchewan
• VIDEO: May 20, 2026 interview
• May 21, 2026: Speedy Saskatchewan slotback Sexton sets sights on Saturday after scorching start vs. Stampeders