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Zach Collaros already has one notable completion as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. A contract renegotiation is done.

Roughriders head coach and general manager Chris Jones had told the Regina Leader-Post on Jan. 10 that a new deal for the 29-year-old quarterback “is going to happen.”

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Sure enough, the CFL team announced Friday that Collaros has signed a new contract for the 2018 season.

Particulars were not disclosed, but it is clear that Collaros will be well-paid.

Although Collaros has accepted a reduction from the $500,000-plus he was to earn this coming season, he will still be compensated at a rate that is commensurate with that of a starter.

Justin Dunk of 3DownNation.com and Dave Naylor of TSN both reported Friday that Collaros signed for $430,000.

Dunk added that Collaros received $225,000 in up-front money. Per the previous deal, he was to receive a $200,000 roster bonus on Feb. 1.