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Riders re-sign Tearrius George and Matt Webster

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed international defensive tackle Tearrius George to a contract extension. Derek Mortensen / The Canadian Press

REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced on Monday that they have extended the contracts of defensive lineman Tearrius George and defensive back Matt Webster. As per team policy no contract details were provided.

George will return for his sixth season with the Riders. The 33-year old was named a West Division All-Star in 2013 and 2014, but only had a single sack in 2015. The Kansas State product originally joined the Green and White as a free agent in February 2011. Through 111 career regular season games, George has collected 181 defensive tackles, 42 quarterback sacks, and six forced fumbles.

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Webster will remain with the Riders for his third CFL season after originally being selected by the team in the 5th round (39th overall) in the 2014 CFL Draft. The 23-year-old Queen’s University product has played 25 regular season games through his first two seasons, picking up 25 defensive tackles and 17 special teams tackles.

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The Riders also announced they have released kicker Paul McCallum and defensive back Tristan Jackson.

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