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Roughriders release LB Eguavoen for NFL pursuit

Jan 3, 2019 | 12:34 PM

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released stalwart defensive player Sam Eguavoen so the Texan can pursue a stint with a NFL club.

The Roughriders announced the news Wednesday afternoon.

The linebacker reportedly worked out with more than a half-dozen NFL teams in December, including the Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.

Eguavoen joined the Roughriders in 2016, but was limited to six games played.