Jalon Edwards-Cooper, a defensive back, was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

During his free agency in February, the 27-year-old agreed to a one-year deal paying $120,500 in cash and a $20,000 signing bonus.

The five-foot-eleven, 175-pound cover man has 79 defensive tackles, three interceptions, and one forced fumble in 30 career CFL appearances. The B.C. Lions were his home team for the first three seasons of his CFL career.

After an arrest in his native Georgia, veteran Nic Marshall was released by Saskatchewan in November. With Cooper out of the picture, head coach and defensive coordinator Corey Mace will need to find a new starting boundary cornerback.

On Saturday, June 8, the Riders will visit the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium to kick off the 2024 regular season.