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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran receiver Carter to contract extension

Jan 22, 2018 | 7:15 AM

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed receiver Duron Carter to a one-year contract extension Monday.

The six-foot-five, 205-pound Carter, a CFL all-star last season, was scheduled to become a free agent Feb. 13.

Carter had 73 catches for a team-high 1,043 yards with eight TDs last season, his first with Saskatchewan. The 26-year-old also started one game at cornerback, returning an interception 43 yards for a touchdown and collections nine tackles.

Carter also saw action on special teams, returning 15 punt returns for 112 yards, two missed field goals 30 yards and a missed convert 113 yards for a two-point score.