Jan 21, 2022
Roughriders, DB Edem agree to contract extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Canadian defensive back Mike Edem have agreed to a contract extension, the team announced Friday.
TSN.ca Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Canadian defensive back Mike Edem have agreed to a contract extension, the team announced Friday.
Edem, 32, will return for his fifth season with the Roughriders after arriving in a trade in May 2017.
Edem was originally selected third overall in 2013 by the Montreal Alouettes.
The six-foot-one, 195-pounder was named an East Division all-star in his rookie season.
Edem has also spent time with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and B.C. Lions.
In 116 regular-season games, Edem has made 250 defensive tackles and 57 special teams tackles along with eight sacks, eight interceptions and six forced fumbles.