Wednesday, August 19, 2009

RIDERS OFFER FANTUZ MULTI-YEAR DEAL

Slotback Andy Fantuz may miss Friday's game against the Montreal Alouettes but it appears the Saskatchewan Roughriders would like him to play a few more years in Regina.

According to CJME Radio, the Roughriders have offered a multi-year extension to Fantuz, who is slated to become a free agent at the end of the season.

While the report indicates Fantuz's agents have seen the deal, the University of Western Ontario product may look at it himself over the bye week. The Roughriders have put no deadline on the Fantuz camp to accept or reject the offer.

In four games this season, the former Hec Crighton Award winner has 15 catches for 219 yards and one touchdown. Over his four-year career, he has amassed 137 receptions for 2,093 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Despite rumours to the contrary, the report indicates the Roughriders have not engaged in any trade talks with other teams involving Fantuz. The CFL trade deadline is October 14.

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