Saskatchewan Roughriders’ pending free agent Tommy Nield wants ‘right fit’ for next CFL contract

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Canadian receiver Tommy Nield made quite a name for himself among Saskatchewan Roughriders fans in 2025, literally.

‘Touchdown Tommy’ scored the most clutch TD in recent Green and White history when he hauled in a three-yard slant pass from Trevor Harris with 12 seconds left on the clock in the West Final to send Saskatchewan to the 112th Grey Cup. The Riders won the CFL championship in Winnipeg 25-17 against Montreal, which was his third ring.

“You remember winning the games and what you did, but the locker room, guys on this team, how everyone plays for each other, where we hang out off the field, friends off the field. It’s so much fun coming to work every day and hanging out with the guys, so I think having built those relationships, that’s what you’re gonna take with you for a lifetime,” Nield said.

The 26-year-old Guelph, Ont., native missed the first six regular-season games in 2025 due to an ankle injury suffered in training camp. He made his Roughriders debut in Week 8, started his first game for Saskatchewan in Week 9, and caught a touchdown from Harris during the Riders’ 34-6 win over the Alouettes.

Nield suited up in 12 games for the Roughriders. He recorded 42 receptions for 535 yards with five touchdowns as Saskatchewan clinched first place in the West Division with a 12-6 record. The six-foot-three, 203-pound pass catcher has a contract which expires in February, which puts him alongside 43 teammates and seven other receivers who could become free agents.

There are many factors Nield will use to determine where he signs his next contract. The ability to win another Grey Cup, the opportunity to start, and, perhaps most importantly, money will play a role in his decision-making. His relationship with head coach Corey Mace, from time spent together with the Toronto Argonauts, was key in him coming to Saskatchewan last offseason.

“It’s wherever I feel like is the right fit. This is the most fun I’ve had since I’ve been in the CFL, being in Saskatchewan,” Nield said. “I’m sure I’ll have some talks with my agent, and stuff will sort itself out; that’ll take care of itself once we get there.”

It seems as though Nield enjoyed his first year in Riderville and could be open to a return, especially considering the rapport he developed with Harris. Meanwhile, Mace and general manager Jeremy O’Day, along with the team’s front office staff, have lots of personnel decisions to make leading into the 2026 CFL season.

The Riders finished first in the West Division for the first time since 2019 in 2025 and won the team’s first CFL championship in 12 years. Harris was named Grey Cup MVP after he went 11-5 as a starter, throwing for 4,549 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 16 regular-season starts.

Saskatchewan ranked second in net offence, second in net defence, and tied for third with a plus-eight turnover differential. The team’s leading rusher was A.J. Ouellette with 1,222 yards, the leading receiver was KeeSean Johnson with 1,159 yards, and the leading tackler was A.J. Allen with 91 tackles. The Roughriders finished second in attendance with average crowds of 28,427, which was a 2.7 percent increase from the previous year.