The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Benny Sapp III.
Sapp III had joined the Atlanta Falcons practice squad in 2024 after entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent when he signed with the Green Bay Packers in 2023.
The six-foot-one, 205-pound defensive back would appear in five regular-season games as a rookie with Green Bay, registering two tackles.
Before turning pro, Sapp III played at the University of Northern Iowa, where he appeared in 30 games and started in 15.
During his time at Northern Iowa, Sapp III registered 138 tackles (83 solo), nine interceptions, two tackles for a loss, 16 passes defended, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
In Sapp III’s senior season in 2022, he earned third-team FCS All-America honours from The Associated Press and second-team FCS All-America recognition from STATS Perform.
In a corresponding move, the Riders released American linebacker Braxton Hill.
