2017 Saskatchewan Roughriders season
| 2017 Saskatchewan Roughriders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Chris Jones |
| General manager | Chris Jones |
| Home field | Mosaic Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 0–0 |
| Division place | TBD, West |
| Playoff finish | TBD |
| Uniform | |
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The 2017 Saskatchewan Roughriders season will be the 60th season for the team in the Canadian Football League. It is the club's 108th year overall, and its 102nd season of play. The Roughriders will attempt to improve upon their 5–13 record from 2016, return to the playoffs after a two-year absence and win their 5th Grey Cup championship.
This will be the first season that the Roughriders will play at their brand new stadium, Mosaic Stadium, following the previous 95 years at the site of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field. This will be the second season under head coach and general manager Chris Jones. For the fifth consecutive season, the club will hold their training camp at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon with the main camp beginning on May 28.
On November 15, 2016, Regina was announced as the host city for the inaugural CFL Week, taking place in March 2017. Regina will be the only place besides Toronto to host the CFL's National Combine. On November 28, 2016, the Roughriders announced the signings of Bryan Bennett, Terrance Campbell, Kenny Horsley, and Thomas Mayo.
On December 1, 2016, Roughriders running back Joe McKnight was fatally shot in Terrytown, Louisiana in a road rage incident.
On December 6, 2016, Roughriders defensive end Eric Norwood announced his retirement. On December 7, 2016, defensive back Justin Cox signed an extension with the Roughriders. On December 19, 2016, Roughriders linebacker Marvin Golding was suspended two games for violating the CFL's drug policy. On January 3, 2017, the Roughriders announced the signings of Daniel Thomas, Jordan Reaves and Kelvin Muamba. On January 6, 2017, the Roughriders announced the extensions of kicker Tyler Crapigna and defensive back Ed Gainey through the 2019 season. On January 11, 2017, the Roughriders announced the extension of defensive lineman Jonathan Newsome through the 2018 season.
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