Feb 6, 2018
Former Roughriders DB Rodgers signs with Jets in NFL
Defensive back Kacy Rodgers, who was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders ahead of becoming a free agent next week, has signed with the NFL's New York Jets.
Defensive back Kacy Rodgers, who was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders ahead of becoming a free agent next week, has signed with the NFL's New York Jets.
The 25-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Roughriders and played in 25 regular-season games.
Rodgers had 74 defensive tackles, one quarterback sack and one interception which he returned 50 yards for a touchdown. He added 12 defensive tackles in two playoff games in 2017.
Rodgers was set to become a free agent on Feb. 13.
Saskatchewan also released defensive back Erick Dargan, who played nine regular-season games in 2017 for the team.