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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian defensive back Trae Tomlinson to their training camp roster.
The five-foot-eight, 183-pound native of Winnipeg, Man., went unselected in the 2026 CFL Draft. At Louisiana’s pro day, he recorded a 36-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot, two-inch broad jump and a 4.47-second forty-yard dash.
Tomlinson concluded his collegiate career at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, playing 11 games primarily as a slot corner. He compiled 26 total tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack and one pass deflection with the Ragin’ Cajuns. He transferred after spending three seasons (2022-2024) at the University of Richmond, where he registered 90 defensive tackles, three tackles for loss, one interception, 14 pass deflections, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 38 games.
The Riders have also placed American receiver Tyrie Cleveland on the retired list and re-signed American receiver Juwann Winfree, who was released on Wednesday.
The six-foot-one, 210-pound target was selected by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round, 187th overall, during the 2019 NFL Draft. He appeared in three games in his rookie season, then joined the Green Bay Packers from 2020 to 2022 and the Indianapolis Colts from 2023 to 2024. Over that period, he appeared in 23 regular-season games, registering nine receptions for 75 yards. He spent time with the Houston Texans in 2025.
Collegiately, the New York native spent three seasons at Colorado (2016-2018), appearing in 20 games. He posted 649 receiving yards on 49 receptions with four touchdowns. Prior to Colorado, Winfree suited up for Coffeyville Community College (2015) and the University of Maryland (2014).
The Saskatchewan Roughriders opened training camp on May 10. Saskatchewan will play its first preseason game against the Calgary Stampeders on Monday, May 18, and its second preseason game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday, May 23. Final roster cuts are due on Saturday, May 30, after which the team will play its first regular-season game against the B.C. Lions on Saturday, June 13.
Saskatchewan recently selected Michigan State defensive back Malcolm Bell with their first-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft, adding a key piece to pair with Tevaughn Campbell. The team’s other major offseason additions include defensive lineman James Vaughters and returner James Letcher Jr.
In 2025, the Roughriders finished first in the West Division standings with a 12-6 record. The team went on to defeat the Montreal Alouettes in the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg, marking the club’s first championship in 12 years.
