CFL: Riders’ defensive back prepares to face former team [Video]

Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back, Marcus Sayles, will face the very team that released him this year when the Riders head to B.C. to take on the Lions this week.

Sayles, a former CFL all-star, was released by the Lions in early June following training camp.

“It caught me off guard but that’s part of it. This isn’t the first time I’ve been cut, you know? I’ve been cut multiple times throughout my professional journey. At the same time, I’m still here. God blessed me with another opportunity to play football,” Sayles said reflecting on the moment he found out he was no longer a Lion.

Saskatchewan immediately signed Sayles and added him to the active roster.

“I think I’m a pretty resilient guy and all of my teammates and these coaches have given me time to adjust to being here, and being ready to go every single week. I’m a …