All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders | saskNOW | Saskatchewan

REGINA — All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

The American spent the last three seasons (2021-23) as a core piece in the B.C. Lions’ defensive backfield, earning 158 tackles, two sacks, six interceptions and two forced fumbles over 49 games.

He had a career-best year in 2022 where he registered career highs in tackles (68) and interceptions (four) on route to being named a CFL All-Star.

Before playing for the Lions, Sayles signed with the Minnesota Vikings and spent most of the 2020 season on the NFL team’s practice roster.