The Roughriders’ experiment with Vince Young seems to have come to an end.
The quarterback, who injured his hamstring in practice on June 6, was said to have needed four to six weeks of rehab to get back to form.
Young's agent, Leigh Steinberg, announced Young’s departure on Twitter late Saturday afternoon.
#VinceYoung @VinceYoung10 suffered a torn hamstring in training camp which will take time to heal and he has been waived by @sskroughriders
— Leigh Steinberg (@leighsteinberg) June 17, 2017
The Roughriders also cut quarterback Bryan Bennett, who showed promise at training camp, but struggled in the Roughriders preseason games.
However, Marquise Williams, who joined the team several days into camp, will remain with the team. Williams caught the attention of his coaches and teammates for the extra work he put into learning the playbook. He was often spotted working by himself on the field after practice.
I just want to thank God for giving me the opportunity to follow my dreams as a @sskroughriders. Excited to be apart of the 2017 season!!!
— Marquise Williams (@1MjWilliams2) June 17, 2017
Running back Anthony Allen expressed his displeasure with being cut after dropping everything to attend camp. The tailback says he quit his job and missed his daughter’s graduation to come to Saskatchewan.
Riderville it was fun... don't know why I was brought in though only to be let go.. ran the ball once last game
— Anthony Allen (@Ant_Allen) June 17, 2017
Missed my daughter graduation, had to un enroll from school, quit my job, left in the middle of a family dinner to come up.
— Anthony Allen (@Ant_Allen) June 17, 2017
All for them to tell me they werent comfortable cuz I wasn't here long enough
— Anthony Allen (@Ant_Allen) June 17, 2017
Several players who spent time with the team last year ended up on the chopping block this year including Jarriel King, Dillon Grondin and Joe Craig.
Official cuts
Shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders released their official transactions.
Added to the practice roster:
International wide receiver Antwane Grant
National defensive lineman Makana Henry
National offensive lineman Eddie Meredith
International defensive lineman D.J. Pettway
National defensive back Denzel Radford
National wide receiver Joshua Stanford
International linebacker Myke Tavarres
Suspended:
National offensive lineman Emmanuel Adusei
National linebacker Alexandre Chevrier
International defensive back Ahmad Fulwood
National wide receiver Mitchell Picton
Released:
International defensive back Royce Adams
International running back Anthony len
International quarterback Bryan Bennett
International defensive back Zavian Bingham
National defensive lineman Ivan Brown
International defensive back Crezdon Butler
International offensive lineman Terrence Campbell
International wide receiver Joe Craig
National linebacker Alexander Gagne
International defensive back Warren Gatewood
National linebacker Dillon Grondin
International offensive lineman Jarriel King
International wide receiver Thomas Mayo
International defensive lineman Greg Milhouse Jr.
International wide receiver Desmond Reece
National defensive lineman Jordan Reaves
International defensive back Mark Roberts
International wide receiver Jenson Stoshak
International running back Quincy Walden
International quarterback Vince Young
The Roughriders play their first regular season game of the season versus Montreal on Thursday night. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m.
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