during CFL action in Regina on Sunday, September 6, 2015. (CFL PHOTO - Derek Mortensen)
Toronto – The Toronto Argonauts have acquired international DL Andre Monroe from the Saskatchewan Roughriders today in exchange for the rights to international OL Jarriel King.
International DL Andre Monroe started seven games with Saskatchewan in 2015.
Monroe joined the Riders as a free agent before the 2015 season and played in eight regular season games, with seven starts. The 23-year old registered 17 defensive tackles, four quarterback sacks and two forced fumbles as a CFL rookie. Prior to signing in Saskatchewan, the Washington DC native played four seasons at the University of Maryland where he set a school record with 25 career QB sacks.
King joined the Argonauts prior to the 2013 season and played 29 games over parts of three seasons.
