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Cody Fajardo’s first practice since signing a two-year contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders took place without incident.

“Seven-on-seven was pretty nerve-racking, because I didn’t want my first pass to be an interception,” the 27-year-old quarterback said Tuesday.

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Everything turned out fine, as practice at the University of Regina proceeded in regular fashion.

“Nothing really changes preparation-wise or for me as a person,” Fajardo added.

“It has been pretty surreal to see all the people who are in my corner, who are rooting for me and have been with me through the whole process of being a guy, who didn’t know if he would make the roster, until signing a contract and feeling good about it.”

The Riders also feel good about having Fajardo locked up until 2021. His first contract with Saskatchewan, a one-year deal, is to expire in February.

“It’s big for the organization and it’s a really good thing for him personally,” said Riders left guard Brendon LaBatte, who is signed through the 2021 season. “Anytime you can lock up a guy who has that much potential (it is beneficial), and if it wouldn’t have gotten done, he would have had a lot of options out there to play. When you can retain a guy of his calibre, it’s definitely a good thing for the organization.”