“You’re like, ‘Oh my goodness, man! Maybe it was the last snap I’ll ever take.’ As time went on I started realizing, ‘I think I want to continue to do this’ and was glad there was mutual interest in bringing me back here.”

With preseason games Monday against the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers and May 25 in Edmonton against the Elks, the Riders coaching staff needs to determine a quarterback depth chart while also making sure Harris is fully healthy and capable of running the team’s new offence. The Roughriders open their regular season June 8 in Edmonton.