Football
Saskatchewan Roughriders Sign Ja’Marcus Bradley To Boost Offense
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are excited to announce the signing of wide receiver Ja’Marcus Bradley, who brings experience from the NFL and notable college accolades to the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Bradley, standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing 198 pounds, has spent time on the practice rosters of the Pittsburgh Steelers over the last two years following his stint with the Cleveland Browns. Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Browns after the 2020 NFL Draft, he competed for eight games during the 2020 and 2021 seasons. During this time, he recorded nine receptions for 124 yards and returned two kicks for 49 yards.
A Mississippi native, Bradley had spent five active seasons at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he was recognized for his skills on the field. Playing 46 games, he made exceptional contributions to the Ragin’ Cajuns’ offense, totaling 145 receptions for 2,177 yards—averaging just over 15 yards per reception—and 20 touchdowns. Notably, he had his most productive year as a senior, logging 906 receiving yards on 60 catches and scoring 10 touchdowns. This performance made him one of the standout players in the Sun Belt Conference, where he ranked second for receiving yards and third for touchdowns.
Bradley’s experience doesn’t stop at just receiving; he also had special teams responsibilities, returning 19 kickoffs for 400 yards, with impressive acceleration evident as he averaged 21.1 yards per return, and handling five punt returns for another 34 yards.
The Roughriders are banking on Bradley’s NFL experience to bolster their receiving corps, which has seen fluctuations and challenges during previous seasons. He’ll be joining the team for training camp this coming spring, where coaches and players alike are eager to see how his skill set translates to the Canadian game.
Bradley’s signing is part of the Roughriders’ broader strategy to build their team strength as they prepare for the 2025 CFL season. His addition could potentially provide the Riders with more versatility and depth offensively, especially with the significant emphasis teams place on passing plays.
Expectations will be running high as Bradley seeks to make his mark on the team unlike any player has done before. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how his skills adapt to the unique nature of the CFL, which incorporates wider receiver routes and different gameplay strategies compared to standard American football.
The Roughriders hope his dual-threat capabilities as both a wide receiver and kick returner will add another dimension to their play style, possibly helping them capture the coveted Grey Cup title. Bradley takes to the field embodying the opportunity for another potential breakout, something the Roughriders desperately seek as they move forward.
Statistics and past performances tell one story, but as Bradley joins the Roughriders, it will be his execution and team chemistry during training camp and the regular season which will truly determine his success and the team’s direction moving forward.
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