By Wray Morrison

James Patrick back with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Mar 1, 2011 | 9:38 PM

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed import safety James Patrick to a contract extension. Financial terms were not released.

Patrick led the CFL in 2010 with nine interceptions for 195 yards and one touchdown. He also had 68 defensive tackles, seven special team tackles, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble.

“I'm happy to be here,” said Patrick.  “It was a great offer.  Obviously I want to be here,  I took it (the contract offer) and I'm happy about it.”

Patrick, who joined the Riders in 2008, has played in 53 regular season games for the Green and White. In that time, he has added 136 defensive tackles, 31 special team tackles, 13 interceptions for a totaled 253 yards and one touchdown and four fumble recoveries.

The 28-year-old was heading into his option year in the 2011 season, and GM Brendan Taman said keeping Patrick around was a big must.

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“James is a big part of what we do on defence,” said Taman.  “He was a pretty key element to what we do here, and we knew he was right at the top of the list to get extended.  We were fortunate over the last few days to get it done.”

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