REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed National linebacker Ryder Varga to a two-year contract, the team announced on Wednesday.
Varga (six-foot-three, 225 pounds) returns to his home province of Saskatchewan, after spending 2025 with the Toronto Argonauts. The Regina native made 10 special teams tackles for the Argos last season, suiting up for 13 games.
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Collegiately, the 27-year-old played in 30 games over five seasons (2018-2022) at University of Regina. He recorded a total of 129 tackles, including 21 for a loss, seven sacks, and four forced fumbles. He was named First Team All-Canadian and Canada West’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player as a senior in 2022 and was a two time as Canada West All-Star (2021-22).
