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Former MSU receiver, defensive back Tony Lippett signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders of Canadian Football League

The 2014 Big Ten Receiver of the Year looks to revive his football career in Canada.

After a year off from professional football, Tony Lippett is back in the game.

The former Michigan State standout has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League, according to TSN. Lippett last appeared in an NFL game in 2018 with the New York Giants. He was a member of the Cincinnati Bengals at the onset of the 2019 season, but was a final camp cut before the season. Lippett has played in 28 NFL games since he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He recorded 81 tackles and four interceptions in those games. Lippett was a starter in the secondary for the Dolphins during the 2016 season, but a torn Achilles in 2017 training camp essentially ended his time in Miami and derailed his NFL career.

The 2014 Big Ten receiver of the year will look to get things going in the right direction north of the border whenever the COVID-19 pandemic allows. The CFL was scheduled to begin on June 11, but that has been postponed indefinitely.

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Former MSU Football RB Jeremy Langford signs with CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders

Former Michigan State and NFL RB Jeremy Langford has signed with the CFL’s Jeremy Langford.

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One of the best Michigan State Football running backs in recent memory is heading to Canada. Jeremy Langford, who played for the Spartans, Chicago Bears, and Atlanta Falcons, has agreed to a deal with the Canadian Football League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders. The news was first reported by 3downnation.

Langford was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the Fourth Round of the 2015 NFL Draft where he played for two seasons, rushing for a total of 737 yards and 10 touchdowns. After leaving the Bears after a struggle with injuries, Langford had a brief stint with the Falcons but was waived with an injury designation.

Langford was one of the most productive running backs in MSU history, rushing for 2,967 yards and 40 touchdowns in his four-year career with the team, including a massive 1,522-yard season in 2014. Of course, Langford’s most memorable performance is likely his heroic 162 yard, 3 touchdown performance in the 2015 Cotton Bowl.

The 28-year-old Langford will join a crowded backfield in Saskatchewan but if he is now healthy should make a big impact in the league up north.

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Former Seahawks punter Jon Ryan diagnosed with skin cancer

Ryan announced the cancer on a podcast in his hometown of Saskatchewan, where he plays for the Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.

Former Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan, now with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League, has been diagnosed with skin cancer.

Ryan announced the diagnosis on the Growing the Game podcast, saying he had a surgery scheduled but it has been pushed back due to COVID-19.

“I’ve gone once a year to the dermatologist to get a full-body scan to get everything checked, and I have a mark on my neck they’re a little concerned about, last year they froze it off, and it grew back even bigger, so they identified that it was skin cancer,” Ryan said. “Luckily, it’s a pretty slow-moving cancer that the doctor’s very confident that he can wait until this coronavirus has swept through to be able to operate on.”

Ryan, 38, served as Seattle’s punter from 2008-2017, eventually losing his job to rookie Michael Dickson, who went on to make the Pro Bowl. Ryan eventually returned to his hometown of Saskatchewan to punt for the Roughriders, where he appeared in all 18 regular season games last year and averaged 48.8 yards per punt.

We at the Seahawks Wire wish Ryan and his family all the best in his eventual surgery and recovery.

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Blue Bombers-Roughriders odds: Saskatchewan given home advantage in Western Final

Previewing Sunday’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Saskatchewan Roughriders sports betting odds and lines, with CFL matchup analysis and picks.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-7) visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders (13-5) in Sunday’s Western Final at Mosaic Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET as the second game of the playoff doubleheader.

We analyze the Blue Bombers-Roughriders odds and lines, while providing CFL betting picks and tips for the matchup.

The Blue Bombers steamrolled the defending Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders 35-14 in last week’s Western Semi-Final.

Blue Bombers at Roughriders: Western Final preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Roughriders won the regular-season series two games to one. They won both at home by scores of 19-17 (Week 12) and 21-6 (Week 17). The Bombers won at home by a 35-10 count in Week 13.
  • The two sides met in last year’s Western Semi-Final with Winnipeg prevailing 23-18.
  • Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros will face one of his former teams this week after completing 11 of 21 passes for 193 yards and one touchdown against the Stamps last week.
  • Backup QB Chris Streveler completed his lone attempt for 22 yards while battling a foot injury.
  • Roughriders QB Cody Fajardo, who replaced an injured Collaros in Week 1, went on to lead the CFL with 4,302 passing yards over 17 games. He had 18 touchdowns to eight interceptions.
  • Blue Bombers RB Andrew Harris led the league with 1,380 rushing yards over 16 games. Riders RB William Powell ranked second with 1,093 yards in 18 games. His 12 rushing touchdowns led all running backs.

Blue Bombers at Roughriders: Western Final odds, picks and betting tips

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Roughriders 28, Blue Bombers 24

Moneyline (ML)

The Blue Bombers (+135) were able to pull off the upset last week with Collaros making his debut under center and a brief appearance from Streveler. The ROUGHRIDERS (-162) pose a much tougher test both offensively and defensively, however, and will prevail on home field.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Riders to win outright returns a profit of $6.17.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The better play for the home side is with the spread of -3.5 at +100. The same $10 bet would return a $10 profit should Saskatchewan win by at least four points.

The Riders were 12-5-1 against the spread this year and 5-3-1 at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 44.5 (-106) on a low projection. The Bombers held the Stamps to just 14 points last week but Fajardo, Powell and the Riders have a more balanced offensive attack. The two dominant running attacks will get the bulk of the work in the first half before the passing games open up in the second.

Esten’s CFL betting record: 69-72-1

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