The Saskatchewan Roughriders released running back Ryquell Armstead and defensive lineman Rondell Bothroyd on Friday.
Ryquell Armstead is five foot eleven and weighs 230 pounds. The 28-year-old from Millville, New Jersey, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on September 16, 2024. In 2024, Armstead had 35 carries for 239 yards and three catches for 14 yards in two games.
The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Armstead in the fifth round (140th pick) in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played three seasons in Jacksonville with 50 carries for 188 yards, 17 catches for 160 yards, and two touchdowns in 18 games. After Jacksonville, Armstead had stints with the New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, and Green Bay Packers.
The D.C. Defenders drafted Armstead in the sixth round (48th pick) of the 2023 XFL Draft. He had 63 carries for 217 yards, four catches for 37 yards, and one touchdown in eight games. Then, he signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on June 26, 2023, and spent a month on the practice squad. He was released on July 19, 2023.
The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed Armstead on November 28, 2023. In 2024, Armstead had 125 carries for 623 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 35 catches for 284 yards in 11 games. The Redblacks released him on September 3, 2024.
Collegiately, Armstead played four seasons at Temple (2015-18) with 573 carries for 2,812 yards, 34 touchdowns, 29 catches for 175 yards, and two kick returns for 38 yards in 47 games for the Owls. He was named to the All-American Athletic Conference Third Team by Phil Steele in 2016.
Rondell Bothroyd is six foot three and weighs 273 pounds. The 25-year-old from Manchester, Connecticut, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on January 15, 2025.
The Buffalo Bills signed Bothroyd as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, Bothroyd made two tackles (2 solos), and one sack in three preseason games. The Bills released him on August 26, 2024.
Collegiately, Bothroyd played five seasons at Wake Forest (2018-22) making 136 tackles (68 solos, 68 assists), 30.5 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, three pass breakups, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, one blocked kick, and one punt return for 28 yards in 48 games for the Demon Deacons. He was named a two-time All-ACC Honorable Mention (2021-22).
Then, he transferred to Oklahoma in 2023 making 25 tackles (10 solos, 15 assists), 3.5 tackles for loss, one pass breakup, and one fumble recovery in 13 games for the Sooners. He was named an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention.
