The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian linebacker Nakas Onyeka.
Onyeka returns to the Roughriders after playing two games with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this season. Onyeka initially signed with the Riders in May of 2020 and attended training camp in 2021.
The 27-year-old was selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the fifth round, 36th overall, of the 2017 CFL Draft. He spent three seasons with the Argos playing in 36 games and recording 14 defensive tackles, 30 special teams tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble. Onyeka is a 2017 Grey Cup Champion.
