Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Donte Meyers will be weighing the benefits of two different types of greens this offseason.
The 25-year-old is set to become a free agent in February and could receive a significant raise if he hits the open market. However, he doesn't want to even think about leaving Saskatchewan behind.
“Honestly, I haven't even thought about it yet. I think we'll figure it out when I become a free agent, but right now I'm a Saskatchewan Roughrider for life,” Meyers said. 3DownNation earlier this month. “I'm where my feet are. That's what Coach Mays preaches, and that's kind of where I'm at right now. I'll figure it out when the time comes.”
Meyers had a breakout season in 2025, catching 65 passes for 1,056 yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games and earning his first career All-CFL West Division selection. He continued to make an impact in the postseason, making three receptions for 40 yards in the Western Final, including one to set up the game-winning touchdown, and four receptions for 76 yards in Saskatchewan's Gray Cup victory.
There is no doubt that the Riders would like to see the young standout return, but 45 pending free agents, including eight wide receivers, set to be re-signedThe financial dance will be delicate.
“It's going to be difficult to get all the receivers back just because we have the salary cap,” general manager Jeremy O'Day admitted this week.
“I will also say that two years ago these guys were not on our team. We are responsible for replacing players. If one of our players goes to another team because they have better financial resources, it is out of our control.”
Even if the Riders back up Brink's truck to lock up Meyers long-term, it might not be enough. After being largely ignored in 2023 when he emerged from tiny Division II Delta State as a draft prospect, the five-foot-10, 190-pound target could attract NFL interest this offseason now that he has proven his worth against professional competitors.
If an opportunity south of the border did present itself, the recipient admits it would take precedence over his desire to remain in Saskatchewan.
“Yeah, I guess. I wouldn't say no,” Meyers shrugged. “But now I am a Rider. My loyalty is marked in green.”
That loyalty was forged through his relationships with the coaching staff, the rest of the receiving corps and, most importantly, quarterback Trevor Harris. 39 year old veteran who is currently contemplating his future in Saskatchewanhas served as a mentor since Meyers arrived in 2024, helping him accumulate 349 receiving yards in four games as a rookie before taking his game to the next level this year.
“Honestly, I'm very grateful to Trevor. I feel like my success is down to him,” he said. “He took me under his wing from the moment I met him, and he just showed me the ropes in every aspect of what it means to be a professional. What to expect, how to push yourself in the season and in the offseason. That was paramount to my career.”
While Harris wondering whether to end his professional football careerMeyers must decide what the next step in his work will be—and whether the two most important shades of green will be compatible in the future.
