Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Miles Brown has been fined by the C-F-L for delivering a high hit on Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros in this past Sunday’s Labour Day Weekend Classic.
No suspension, which means Brown will play in Saturday’s Banjo Bowl. So will Collaros, who has been practicing and will likely be Winnipeg’s starting quarterback, after sitting out the second half of the L-D-W-C. Elsewhere, former U of S Huskies’ linebacker Nick Wiebe and Canadian defensive back Jaxan Ford are likely to suit up for the Green and White for the first time this season after re-habbing from off-season surgeries. In addition, centre Peter Godber, O-lineman Zack fry and receiver Dohnte Meyers are all out this week for the Riders while the team announced the addition of import offensive lineman Tairiq Stewart. The 6’5″, 300-pound Cleveland product attended New England’s rookie mini-camp this year, before starting the C-F-L season with Edmonton. The Bombers have ruled out middle linebacker Adam Bighill for Saturday. Tackle Stanley Bryant did not practice today and is “doubtful,” while former U of S O-lineman Pat Neufeld did and is “questionable.” Receiver-kick returner Lucky Whitehead did not and is “doubtful.” Game time Saturday for the 5-6-1 Riders and the 6-6 Blue Bombers is 1 p.m. Following is a news release from the Roughriders and their injury report…..
Week 14 At Winnipeg
| Player Information | Practice Day | ||||
| Player Name | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Game Status |
| Jayden Dalke | DB | Healthy Scratch | FULL | FULL | AVAILABLE |
| Peter Godber | OL | Ankle | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Jaxon Ford | DB | Wrist | FULL | FULL | AVAILABLE |
| Zack Fry | OL | Elbow | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Amari Henderson | DB | Shoulder | FULL | FULL | AVAILABLE |
| Bruno LaBelle | FB | Healthy Scratch | FULL | FULL | AVAILABLE |
| Dohnte Meyers | WR | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Kian Schaffer-Baker | WR | Hip/Hand | FULL | FULL | AVAILABLE |
| Melique Straker | LB | Hip | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Nick Wiebe | LB | Knee | FULL | FULL | AVAILABLE |
DATE: September 5, 2023
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR24-120
Riders Sign Towering Offensive Lineman Tairiq Stewart
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American offensive lineman Tairiq Stewart
Stewart (6’5, 300), joins the Green and White after starting the season with the Edmonton Elks. He attended the New England Patriots rookie minicamp in 2024.
Collegiately, the Cleveland, Ohio native played three seasons (2021-2023) at North Carolina A&T. He suited up for 29 games as an Aggie, anchoring an offensive line that powered the best rushing attack in the Big South Conference. His performance saw him named All-CAA second team in 2023 and All-Big South First Team in 2022, where he was instrumental in helping the Aggies rush for 2,042 yards and lead the Big South Conference in fewest sacks allowed (4). Stewart also participated in the HBCU Legacy Bowl in 2024.
Before his time at North Carolina A&T, Stewart played at West Virginia University (2020) and ASA Brooklyn College (2018-19).