Roughriders Release Three Players From Practice Squad

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released wide receiver Rashod Owens, defensive lineman Kendy Charles and linebacker Ja’Kobe Clinton from their practice squad, the Canadian Football League team announced Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The roster changes remove three American players from Saskatchewan’s depth chart as the club prepares to host the Edmonton Elks at Mosaic Stadium on October 24.

According to reports from 3DownNation and BGM Sports Trax, all three players had joined Saskatchewan after previous professional or collegiate football experience. None had appeared in a regular-season game for the Roughriders during their time with the organization.

Owens, a 24-year-old native of San Antonio, Texas, joined Saskatchewan on August 13, 2026, after Calgary released him in July. He recorded four receptions for 59 yards in two preseason games with the Stampeders before moving to the Roughriders’ practice squad.

Owens played five seasons at Oklahoma State University from 2020 through 2024, finishing his college career with 120 receptions for 1,771 yards and 10 touchdowns in 52 games. His best season came in 2023, when he recorded 63 catches for 895 yards and five touchdowns in 14 games. He was named Texas Bowl MVP after catching 10 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns against Texas A&M.

Before entering the CFL, Owens signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. He recorded three receptions for 25 yards during the preseason before the team released him on August 25, 2025.

Charles, a 25-year-old defensive lineman from Orange Park, Florida, had been with Saskatchewan since May 2025. He spent the 2025 season on the practice squad and returned to the organization after re-signing on December 1, 2025. In 2026, he recorded three tackles and one sack in a preseason game.

Charles played four seasons at Liberty University from 2020 through 2023, totaling 77 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and nine sacks in 30 games. He transferred to Duke University in 2024 and recorded 50 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two sacks, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery in 13 games. His performance earned him second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference recognition and Duke’s Ace Parker Award.

Clinton, a 25-year-old linebacker from Sanford, Florida, joined Saskatchewan on September 20, 2026, after previously attending training camp with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. During two preseason games with Winnipeg, he recorded two defensive tackles, one special teams tackle and one sack, according to 3DownNation.

Clinton completed his collegiate career at the University of West Florida, where he established himself as a productive defensive player. In 12 games during the 2025 season, he recorded 78 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, seven sacks, seven pass deflections, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery, according to BGM Sports Trax. He received Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors and first-team All-American recognition.

Before transferring to West Florida, Clinton played at Southeastern University in 2022 and 2023. His combined collegiate production included 175 tackles, 49 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, four interceptions, 14 pass breakups, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries across his documented college career at the two institutions.

The releases come as Saskatchewan prepares for its final regular-season matchup against Edmonton. According to 3DownNation, the Roughriders held a 9-8 record after securing a playoff berth with a victory over the Montreal Alouettes, while the Elks stood at 13-4 and had clinched first place in the West Division following a win over Winnipeg.

The Roughriders are scheduled to host the Elks at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday, October 24, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. Eastern time. The game is scheduled for broadcast on TSN and RDS2 in Canada and CFL+ internationally, according to 3DownNation.