Saskatchewan Roughriders release 391-pound lineman Percy Lewis IV

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released American offensive lineman Percy Lewis IV.

The six-foot-seven, 391-pound blocker signed with the team on April 29. He has yet to appear in a CFL game.

The native of Sallis, Miss. played 15 games at Ole Miss in 2025, though it’s unclear how many he started. He was granted the extra year of NCAA eligibility after beginning his collegiate career at the junior college level.

Lewis IV played at Mississippi State University in 2024, where he dressed for 12 games and made five starts at left tackle.

The 24-year-old spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons at Auburn University, where he made eight starts over 25 games. He primarily played left tackle, where he was named an All-SEC honourable mention by the College Football Network in 2023.

Lewis IV started his collegiate career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where he was rated the top junior college player in the state.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders opened training camp on May 10. Saskatchewan will play its first preseason game against the Calgary Stampeders on Monday, May 18, and its second preseason game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday, May 23. Final roster cuts are due on Saturday, May 30, after which the team will play its first regular-season game against the B.C. Lions on Saturday, June 13.

Saskatchewan recently selected Michigan State defensive back Malcolm Bell with their first-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft, adding a key piece to pair with Tevaughn Campbell. The team’s other major offseason additions include defensive lineman James Vaughters and returner James Letcher Jr.

In 2025, the Roughriders finished first in the West Division standings with a 12-6 record. The team went on to defeat the Montreal Alouettes in the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg, marking the club’s first championship in 12 years.