CHARTING THE FREE AGENTS

How the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ list of potential free agents breaks down since the CFL’S free-agent period opened Feb. 12. An asterisk indicates an international.

WELCOME BACK

Zach Collaros* (QB): Looking to rebound after injury-plagued and inconsistent 2018 season. Naaman Roosevelt* (SB):

Brings veteran leadership to receiving corps.

Zack Evans (DT): Solid national helps with ratio as a starter.

Mike Edem (S): Versatility enhances his value. Loucheiz Purifoy* (DB):

Steady defender had three interceptions in 2018.

Makana Henry (DT): Adds to defensive line depth.

Sam Hurl (LB): Strong middle linebacker, special-teams player.

Patrick Lavoie (FB): Veteran can play slotback and on special teams.

NEW FACES

William Powell* (RB): Punishing runner, sure-handed receiver. Micah Johnson* (DT):

Game-changer with 14 sacks in 2018. Dyshawn Davis* (LB):

Fourth in CFL in 2018 with 22 special-teams tackles.

Cory Watson (WR): Nearing 35, may have life left in his legs.

Cody Fajardo* (QB): May see action given Collaros’ injury history.

Emmanuel Arceneaux*

(SB): Likely unavailable until halfway through season while recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee.

A.C. Leonard* (DE): East Division all-star with Ottawa Redblacks in 2018.

DEPARTED

Willie Jefferson* (DE): Signed with Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Tobi Antigha* (DE): Toronto

Argonauts. Samuel Eguavoen* (LB):

NFL’S Miami Dolphins. Cory Johnson* (DT): Toronto.

Brian Jones (WR): Hamilton Tiger-cats. Kenny Shaw* (WR): Edmonton Eskimos.

Caleb Holley* (SB): Ottawa. Kevin Francis (LB): Ottawa. Jovon Johnson* (DB): Defensive backs coach, Defiance College.

Marc-olivier Brouillette (DB): Retired.

Drew Tate (QB): Quarterbacks coach, B.C.

UNSIGNED

Brandon Bridge (QB): Not in Riders’ plans after Fajardo signing. Devon Bailey (WR): Limited

by injuries. Cameron Marshall* (RB):

Replaced by Powell. Rob Bagg* (WR): Can still contribute.

Josiah St. John (OL): Would help with offensive line depth.

Mic’hael Brooks* (DT): Run stopper isn’t needed with Johnson’s arrival. Eddie Steele (DT): Could be a depth re-signing.