Hometown Saskatchewan Roughriders players officially retire from football

By Rylee Cohen Global News Posted May 1, 2026 6:27 pm 1 min read 2:03 Hometown pair hang ’em up WATCH: Saskatchewan Roughriders hometown talents Mitch Picton and Jorgen Hus have officially retired from football. For more, watch the video above. Two hometown Saskatchewan Roughriders players are closing the book on their careers. Wide receiver Mitch Picton and long snapper Jorgen Hus have officially retired from football. Picton, a Regina local, was drafted in 2017 by the Riders and spent his entire career in the green and white. He recorded more than 1,000 yards and six touchdowns through 64 regular season games with the team.“It was a dream come true to play for this team, play for this province and represent this team and province in the best way I could,” Picton said. “It’s something I took pride in every day.” Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. As for Hus, a Saskatoon product, he spent a decade anchoring special teams for Saskatchewan. His ability to stay healthy enabled Hus to play in 177 games as a Rider, with a 150-game streak to close out