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Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign all-star Tyron safety Brackenridge

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Saskatchewan Roughriders Tyron Brackenridge misses the tackle on Toronto Argonauts Chad Owens during first half action in their CFL game in Toronto Saturday July 5, 2014. The Roughriders have signed safety Brackenridge to an extension. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill

REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed safety Tyron Brackenridge to an extension.

The six-foot, 190-pound Brackenridge started all 18 regular-season games for the Roughriders last year, registering 64 defensive tackles, ten special teams tackles, three interceptions, three forced fumbles, two sacks and a blocked field goal.

He was named a West Division and CFL All-Star for the second time in his career and second consecutive season.

Saskatchewan signed Brackenridge as a free agent in October 2011 after he was released by the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.

The 30-year-old has recorded 196 defensive tackles, 16 special teams tackles and nine interceptions 59 career regular-season CFL games.

Brackenridge was eligible to become a free agent on February 10th.

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