Roughriders release American receiver Shemar Bridges
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REGINA -- The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released American receiver Shemar Bridges, the team announced on Thursday.
Bridges, a native of Jacksonville, Florida was signed with the Roughriders in August, suiting up for three games. The 28-year-old previously played with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024-25, appearing in all 18 regular season games and a playoff game in 2025, totalling three touchdowns that year.
He was named East Division All-CFL, East Division Most Outstanding Rookie, and Ticats Most Outstanding Rookie all in his first season after recording four touchdowns and over 900 receiving yards on 83 catches. Bridges was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice roster as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and was waived by the team in August 2023.
The wideout began his collegiate career at Tusculum University playing seven games over two seasons. He then transferred to Fort Valley State University where he appeared in 16 games over three seasons, making 92 receptions with seven majors.