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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released international linebacker Jeff Knox Jr. so he can pursue an NFL opportunity.

Knox has spent the last three seasons with the Riders after originally signing with the green and white in May 2015. Following his second season with the Riders, Knox signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he played three pre-season games. He rejoined the Riders in September 2017.

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In 2015, Knox was named the Riders’ Most Outstanding Player, Most Outstanding Defensive Player, and Most Outstanding Rookie after setting a franchise single-season record with 114 defensive tackles.

Knox battled injuries during the 2016 campaign.

Through his three seasons in Saskatchewan, Knox picked up 202 defensive tackles, 37 special-teams tackles, one interception and two quarterback sacks in 43 regular-season games. He added four defensive tackles and two special-teams tackles during last year’s playoffs.

Knox was scheduled to be a free agent Feb. 13.