The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Nafees Lyon.
The five-foot-nine, 184-pound Lyon joins the Roughriders with four years of CFL experience, spending time with the Edmonton Elks in 2021 and 2022 before being traded to Montreal in August 2022.
Lyon spent the next two-and-a-half seasons in Montreal, registering 115 total career tackles, one sack, five interceptions, and a forced fumble over 30 games. Lyon was part of the 2023 Grey Cup Championship team in Montreal.
Before turning pro, Lyon spent five seasons at UNC Charlotte, suiting up for 40 games. The 28-year-old recorded 137 total tackles, including five for a loss, two interceptions, 11 pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. He also returned 19 punts for 95 yards over his final two seasons.
