The Saskatchewan Roughriders have initiated contract extension discussions with quarterback Cody Fajardo.
Cody Fajardo tells me the @sskroughriders have reached out to his representative to begin discussing a contract extension beyond this season. He is a pending free agent. CFL #Riders
— David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) September 26, 2019
Fajardo’s one-year deal runs through the 2019 season with the Riders and it’s a bargain. Should Fajardo make every possible dollar on his contract – it would still be around $150,000 for a starting quarterback.
“A couple of weeks go, (GM Jeremy O’Day) reached out to my agent and there was a little bit of back and forth. There hasn’t been any numbers talked but I love it here and it’s the first organization that’s given me an opportunity.” — @CodyFajardo17 (1/2)
— David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) September 26, 2019
Entering the 2019 season Fajardo had never started a professional football game. He was a backup and short yardage specialist with the Argos and Lions to begin his CFL career. General manager Jeremy O’Day and head coach Craig Dickenson saw the potential in Fajardo.
“I think that says a lot about how I feel and how I am comfortable-wise. This province has shown me a lot of love.”— @CodyFajardo17 (2/2). #CFL #Riders
— David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) September 26, 2019
As Saskatchewan’s starter, Fajardo has been mostly stellar leading the Riders to a 8-3 record. He’s thrown for 2,862 yards while completing over 71 per cent of his passes with 10 touchdowns against seven interceptions. The dual-threat QB has used his legs for 396 yards and nine touchdowns on 70 rushing attempts, averaging 5.7 yards per carry
