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Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign running back Jerome Messam

Canadian running back Jerome Messam is returning to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for a second season.

The 29-year-old played his first full season with the Riders in 2014

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Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Jerome Messam flies though the air after being hit by Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive back Maurice Leggett during the 4th quarter of CFL action in Regina, Sask., Sunday, August 31, 2014. The Riders defeat the Bombers 35-30. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards (The Canadian Press)

Canadian running back Jerome Messam is returning to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for a second season.

While he may never take over the nickname "Canuck Truck," the 6-3, 240-pound Messam was used largely late in games to wear down opposing defences. 

The Toronto-product joined the Riders as a free agent in July 2014. He racked up 382 rushing yards and added one touchdown in limited duty. In week seven, Messam was named the CFL Canadian player of the week.

Messam, who won the most outstanding Canadian award in 2011, was set to become a free agent on Feb. 10.

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