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Saskatchewan Roughriders release linebacker Samuel Eguavoen to pursue NFL opportunities

By Staff The Canadian Press
Posted January 2, 2019 5:58 pm
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B.C. Lions' quarterback Travis Lulay, right, tumbles ahead to avoid a tackle from Saskatchewan Roughriders' Samuel Eguavoen, left, during the second half of a CFL football game in Vancouver, on Saturday August 25, 2018. View image in full screen
B.C. Lions' quarterback Travis Lulay, right, tumbles ahead to avoid a tackle from Saskatchewan Roughriders' Samuel Eguavoen, left, during the second half of a CFL football game in Vancouver, on Saturday August 25, 2018. Darryl Dyck / The Canadian Press
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders released American linebacker Samuel Eguavoen on Wednesday so he could pursue opportunities in the NFL.

Eguavoen was scheduled to be a free agent Feb. 12.

Eguavoen spent three seasons with the Riders, registering 159 defensive tackles, 14 special-teams tackles, four sacks and one interception in 38 regular-season games. He also added a fumble 30 yards for a touchdown.

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The 25-year-old also recorded 14 tackles and two special-teams tackles over three playoff games.

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