

A lot of CFL fans, especially in Saskatchewan, didn’t know what to expect when the Roughriders named Cody Fajardo their starting quarterback for the 2019 season considering he only had 13 games as a quarterback under his belt over three seasons.

However, the 27-year-old has not let Riders fans down and his impressive play in his first year with the team earned him a two-year contract extension on Monday afternoon.



Considering there weren’t many teams lined up at his door requesting his services and he was supposed to start the year on the bench, the contract extension is a big one for Fajardo and he didn’t waste much time showing the team and their fans how appreciative he is of their support and the opportunity.



Just want to thank the @sskroughriders organization for taking a chance on me in February never could have dreamed of this. I love that @LauraV_Fajardo and I can call this place home for the next two years. I am excited for what the future holds, but we have unfinished business! pic.twitter.com/Vli0wnmqwU — Cody Fajardo (@CodyFajardo17) October 21, 2019

Fajardo entered the 2019 campaign with 43 completions for 414 yards, but this year he’s second in the league in passing yards through 19 weeks; with a very good shot at finishing with the league-high, fifth among quarterbacks in touchdown passes (16), and fourth in the entire league in rushing touchdowns (10).



"Feels good to know there's still more football in my life." @CodyFajardo17 says he has fought hard to create an opportunity for himself.



🎥 » https://t.co/KDh8k28Pot pic.twitter.com/D3Pd7xOOT8 — Saskatchewan Roughriders (@sskroughriders) October 21, 2019

On top of his own accomplishments, the Roughriders will finish the season with 12 or more wins for the first time since 2008, and have a chance to finish with 13 wins for the first time since 1969 and can finish with 14 wins for the first time since 1970.

(H/T Twitter/CodyFajardo17)