Thursday, September 8, 2011

Fantuz welcomed back by Roughriders

"The return of Andy Fantuz to the Saskatchewan Roughriders wasn't without some drama.

On Wednesday, the allstar slotback practised with the Riders for the first time since clearing NFL waivers Sunday. Fantuz, who was released by the Chicago Bears on Friday, created some concerns among the railbirds when he left practice early with athletic therapist Ivan Gutfriend.

Fantuz told the media that he was fine following Wednesday's practice at Mosaic Stadium. The nervousness was to be expected considering the hype that has surrounded Fantuz's every move since he signed with the Bears on Feb. 3. Fantuz was cut after having two receptions for 19 yards in four pre-season games. Fantuz was even greeted by a standing ovation when his picture was shown on the MaxTron during Sunday's 27-7 win over the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers."

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