Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Cameron Judge (4). (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)

Cameron Judge joins list of Riders who have opted out of CFL deals

Aug 28, 2020 | 5:15 PM

Cameron Judge is going to try his luck down south.

The Canadian linebacker has opted out of his CFL deal with the Saskatchewan Roughriders to pursue NFL opportunities.

Judge enjoyed a breakout campaign with the Roughriders in 2019, recording 61 tackles, five sacks, two interceptions and a touchdown in 17 games as a starting linebacker.

The 25-year-old was voted Saskatchewan’s most outstanding Canadian last season and was a finalist for the league-wide award.

Coming out of UCLA, Judge was taken second overall in the 2017 draft by then-Roughriders general manager and head coach Chris Jones. Judge missed almost his entire rookie year due to a shoulder injury.

Judge joins a list of 13 Roughriders who have opted out of their deals. The opt-outs are:

  • Linebacker Deon Lacey
  • Guard Dakoda Shepley
  • Receiver DeMarcus Ayers
  • Kicker Brett Lauther
  • Punter Jon Ryan
  • Defensive lineman Demetrius Harris
  • Offensive lineman Cameron Jefferson
  • Linebacker Deshaun Davis
  • Defensive lineman Cory Thomas
  • Defensive back Christian Campbell
  • Linebacker Cameron Judge
  • Defensive lineman Pete Robertson
  • Defensive back Tevin Mitchel
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