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Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Nick Marshall intercepts a pass from Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dominique Davis on Aug. 24, 2019. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Marshall cut

Riders release Nic Marshall after reports of gun charge

Nov 13, 2023 | 12:00 PM

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have cut ties with defensive back Nic Marshall.

Over the weekend, media reports indicated the 31-year-old CFL defensive back was facing a gun charge in Georgia.

Reports said Marshall and a woman who was in a vehicle with him were both arrested in Columbus on Wednesday. Inside the car, police reportedly found a modified, automatic handgun.

The club released a statement on Sunday evening that it had been made aware of the situation. The Roughriders said the team was “disappointed and taking this matter seriously.”