Riders add defensive back Austin McKinney, Sheldrick Redwine retires

There has been some movement when it comes to the Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive backs room ahead of rookie camp.

The CFL club announced Sheldrick Redwine has been added to the retired list. To keep their numbers heading into camp, it has signed American defensive back Austin McKinney to a contract.

Redwine joined the Riders in September after being in the NFL from 2019-24. He appeared in four games for the team and recorded eight tackles.

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McKinney spent two collegiate seasons at Northwest Missouri State University, suiting up for 22 games as a Bearcat. In his senior season, he started 11 games, recording 31 tackles, one interception and nine pass deflections. Over two seasons there, the Battle Creek, Mich. athlete tallied 54 tackles, including one tackle for loss, one interception, 16 pass deflections and one fumble recovery.

Before playing with the Bearcats, he attended Saddleback College and was named its defensive MVP after recording 33 tackles and three interceptions. Prior to that, he started his collegiate career at Saginaw Valley State University.

He attended rookie camp with the Cleveland Browns in 2025.

CFL rookie camps are expected on May 6 with main camps beginning on May 10.