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Saskatchewan Roughriders’ receiver Dohnte Meyers will be weighing the benefits of two different types of green this offseason.

The 25-year-old is set to hit free agency in February and could command a substantial raise if he reaches the open market. However, he doesn’t want to contemplate leaving Saskatchewan behind.

“Honestly, I haven’t even thought about that yet. That’s something that I guess we’ll deal with when I am a free agent, but for now, I’m a Saskatchewan Roughrider for life,” Meyers told 3DownNation earlier this month. “I’m where my feet are. That’s something Coach Mace preaches, and that’s kind of where I am right now. I’ll deal with that whenever that’s time to be dealt with.”

Meyers had a breakout season in 2025, catching 65 passes for 1,056 yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games to earn his first career West Division All-CFL selection. He continued to make an impact in the postseason, logging three receptions for 40 yards in the West Final, including one to set up the game-winning touchdown, and four catches for 76 yards in Saskatchewan’s Grey Cup win.

There is no questioning that the Riders would like to see the young standout return, but with 45 pending free agents, including eight receivers, needing to be re-signed, the financial dance will be a delicate one.

“It’s going to be difficult to bring every one of the receivers back, just because we have a salary cap,” general manager Jeremy O’Day acknowledged this week.

“I’ll also say that two years ago, those guys, they weren’t on our team. We have a responsibility to replace players. If one of our players goes to another team because they have a better financial opportunity, that’s out of our control.”

Even if the Riders back up the Brink’s truck to lock up Meyers long-term, it might not be enough. After he was largely ignored coming out of tiny Division II Delta State as a draft prospect back in 2023, the five-foot-10, 190-pound target could draw NFL interest this offseason now that he has proven himself against professional competition.

If an opportunity south of the border did present itself, the receiver admits that it would take precedence over his desire to stay in Saskatchewan.

“Yeah, I guess. I wouldn’t say no,” Meyers shrugged. “But I’m a Rider right now. My loyalty’s in that green.”

That loyalty has been shaped by his relationship with the coaching staff, the rest of the receiving corps, and, most importantly, quarterback Trevor Harris. The 39-year-old veteran, who is currently contemplating his own future in Saskatchewan, has served as a mentor since Meyers arrived in 2024, helping him put up 349 yards receiving in four games as a rookie before taking his game to the next level this year.

“Honestly, I give a lot of credit to Trevor. I feel like the success I have is due to him,” he said. “He took me under his wing ever since I met him, and he just kind of showed me the ropes in all aspects of what it means to be a pro. What to expect, how to push myself in season and offseason. It’s been paramount to my career.”

While Harris is weighing whether to end his pro football journey, Meyers must choose what the next step is in his  — and whether the two most important shades of green will be compatible going forward.