Defensive back Crezdon Butler signs extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed American defensive back Crezdon Butler to a contract extension Friday.

Butler is under contract with Saskatchewan through the 2019 season.

Butler, 30, had 39 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble in 15 regular-season games last year. He added eight tackles and a fumble recovery in Saskatchewan’s two playoff contests.

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He first signed with the Riders in June 2017 after 46 career games in the NFL.

With files from Global News