Saskatchewan Roughriders release veteran receiver Derel Walker

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REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders released veteran American receiver Derel Walker on Wednesday.

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This article was published 09/08/2023 (785 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders released veteran American receiver Derel Walker on Wednesday.

The six-foot-two, 187-pound Walker had three catches for 28 yards and a TD in one game this season with Saskatchewan. Walker signed with the Riders as a CFL free agent and was in his first year with the CFL club.

Prior to signing with Saskatchewan, Walker spent six of seven seasons with Edmonton, registering 471 catches for 6,653 yards and 33 touchdowns. The 32-year-old spent the 2019 campaign with the Toronto Argonauts, recording 65 receptions for 1,040 yards and six TDs en route to being named an East Division all-star.

Saskatchewan Roughriders Derel Walker (18) makes the catch as Edmonton Elks Ed Gainey (11) tries to stop him during first half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday June 11, 2023. The Roughriders released Walker on Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.
Saskatchewan Roughriders Derel Walker (18) makes the catch as Edmonton Elks Ed Gainey (11) tries to stop him during first half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday June 11, 2023. The Roughriders released Walker on Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 9, 2023.

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