The Calgary Stampeders announced Sunday that they have released American wide receiver and kick returner Sean Riley.
The rookie accumulated 149 total return yards in Week 1 before being moved to the practice roster in Week 2.
The 23-year-old played college ball at Syracuse and is a native of Los Angeles.
Sean Riley, who was the Calgary Stampeders' kick returner in Week 1, has been released. He had 149 return yards in his lone appearance this season.
— Salim Nadim Valji (@salimvalji) August 15, 2021
He had been replaced in Week 2 by Malik Henry, who had 180 total yards versus the Lions.
Malik Henry assumed Riley's role in Week 2, who had 180 total yards in his outing.
TSN's Salim Valji tweets that Stamps head coach Dave Dickenson has said a few times that returners would be one of the toughest positions to evaluate for the team given their lack of experience at the position and the absence of preseason games.
Dave Dickenson said a few times that the returners would be one of the tougher positions to evaluate, given the lack of experience on the Stampeders & no preseason games.
— Salim Nadim Valji (@salimvalji) August 15, 2021
He said he'd rely on college film to determine things early on.
Calgary fell 15-9 to the BC Lions Thursday night to drop to 0-2 on the season. They will take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at McMahon Stadium in Week 3.
