Gale and Steele among four released by Riders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are giving four players a jump start on free agency by releasing them a few weeks early.
Quarterback Mitchell Gale, running back Curtis Steele, receiver Shamawd Chambers and defensive lineman Dylan Ainsworth were released on Friday.
Steele made the biggest impact on the Riders last season, though he was only able to play in seven games due to injury.
Steele led the team in rushing yards, but more importantly, was able to protect the quarterback better than any of the other running backs who were filling in while he was out with injury.