The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed American running back Mario Anderson.
Anderson attended training camp with the Riders and was then added to the practice roster.
The Roughriders released Anderson June 9 after the club signed fellow American running back Ka’Deem Carey.
The five-foot-nine, 208-pound running back spent the 2024 season at Memphis where he rushed for 1,362 yards and 18 touchdowns. In eight of his 13 games, Anderson rushed for 100 or more yards, most notably, he rushed for 183 yards and four touchdowns on 22 carries in a 52-44 win over North Texas.
Anderson also caught 52 passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns that season. In recognition of his strong play, Anderson was nominated for the Doak Walker Award, which recognizes outstanding performance on the field, in the community, and in the classroom.
