As the 2026 season approaches, CFL.ca is here to catch you up with the 5 Things To Know series. Each article will look at key storylines facing each team this season, while examining off-season movement and where your team might stand in 2026.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders are coming off one of the most memorable seasons in recent franchise history.

In 2025, the team finished first in the West Division, looked like one of the most complete rosters in the league and capped it all off by winning the 112th Grey Cup in head coach Corey Mace’s second year at the helm.

Now, with expectations sky-high and a target firmly on their back, the Roughriders turn the page to 2026.

Here are five things to know about this year’s Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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1. NO RESTING ON OUR LAURELS

The Roughriders didn’t escape free agency untouched.

Linebacker A.J. Allen, defensive back C.J. Reavis and defensive lineman Malik Carney all moved on, taking with them key snaps from a championship defence. But Saskatchewan........

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