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Saskatchewan Roughriders Re-Sign WR KeeSean Johnson
29-year-old American receiver had 86 catches for 1,159 yards and 4 TDs in 2025 Grey Cup-winning season
Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:31pm
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed wide receiver KeeSean Johnson, who had a standout 2025 season with 86 catches for 1,159 yards and 4 touchdowns as the team won the Grey Cup.
Why it matters
Johnson's re-signing keeps a key offensive weapon in place for the defending Grey Cup champions as they look to repeat in 2026. The 29-year-old American receiver has developed into a reliable target after stints with several NFL teams.
The details
KeeSean Johnson, a 6'1" 201-pound receiver from Palo Alto, California, was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 6th round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent two seasons in Arizona before bouncing around the NFL with the Eagles, 49ers, Falcons, and Bills. The Roughriders signed him in 2024, and he had a breakout 2025 campaign with 86 catches for 1,159 yards and 4 touchdowns, helping the team win the Grey Cup.
- The Saskatchewan Roughriders re-signed KeeSean Johnson on January 28, 2026.
- In 2025, Johnson had 86 catches for 1,159 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 regular-season games.
- The Roughriders won the 112th Grey Cup in 2025.
The players
KeeSean Johnson
A 29-year-old American wide receiver who has played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders since 2024 after stints with several NFL teams.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
A Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan that won the Grey Cup in 2025.
What they’re saying
“Hearing WR KeeSean Johnson is staying with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, having agreed to an extension with the Grey Cup champions. The 29-year-old American had 86 catches for 1,159 yards and four TDs in 16 regular-season games last year.”
— Dan Ralph, Reporter
The takeaway
The Roughriders' re-signing of KeeSean Johnson keeps their top receiving threat in place as they look to defend their Grey Cup title in 2026. Johnson's emergence as a reliable pass-catcher after bouncing around the NFL shows the value of the CFL in developing talent.
