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\u201cIt meant everything. All the hard work and preparation finally paid off. It\u2019s a blessing,\u201d Onyeka said.<\/p>\n
But despite being proud of making that start, he knows he can\u2019t be satisfied with it.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe still have plays to be made and games to win. It\u2019s good getting my feet wet but we still have to climb up the ladder and I still have goals for myself I want to reach. Every day I just want to put in that work and try to get there,\u201d Onyeka said.<\/p>\n
Onyeka started due to injuries to Nelson Lokombo<\/a> and Jaxon Ford<\/a>. In the game, Onyeka recorded two tackles and all added a tackle on special teams.<\/p>\n CFL fans will certainly recognize the last name Onyeka. His cousin Godfrey is in his seventh CFL season \u2014\u00a0spending 2021-24 as a member of the Riders \u2014 and his other cousin Kene has been with the Ottawa Redblacks since 2018.<\/p>\n Kosi\u2019s older brother Nakas played in the CFL for four seasons as well (2017-22).<\/p>\n \u201cI learned how to be a pro. I played three years here with Godfrey and he was a big mentor of mine. Growing up, I\u2019ve watched my brothers and cousins always play so that kind of inspired me,\u201d Onyeka said. \u201cThat was my first inspiration to play pro football and that kind of opened the doors for me so I am forever grateful for them.\u201d<\/p>\n Onyeka will make a second straight start on Saturday when the Riders host the Montreal Alouettes. Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m. The Green Zone pregame show begins at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n Defensive backs Tevaughn Campbell, Marcus Sayles game-time decisions<\/p>\n There wasn\u2019t much clarity provided when the Riders\u2019 depth chart came out on Friday.<\/p>\n Both starting defensive backs Tevaughn Campbell<\/a> and Marcus Sayles<\/a> were listed as game-time decisions after not practicing during the week.<\/p>\n If they are unable to go, Kerfalla Exume and Benny Sapp III were taking reps in their spots throughout the week of practice.<\/p>\n Sapp played 2023 with the NFL\u2019s Green Bay Packers and spent 2024 on the Atlanta Falcons practice roster until he was cut that June. He signed with the Riders under a month ago but could be set to play this week.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been amazing. Just grateful for the opportunity,\u201d Sapp said. \u201cMy agents told me I got claimed back on July 1 and ever since then, I was telling my agent, \u2018Make sure we contact these people so I can get up there.\u2019<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve just been grateful and taking it step-by-step and just can\u2019t wait.\u201d<\/p>\n Linebacker C.J. Reavis fined<\/p>\n On Thursday, the CFL announced Riders linebacker C.J. Reavis was fined for a high hit on Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros.<\/a><\/p>\n He sent out a post on X voicing his displeasure about the fine but has since deleted it.<\/p>\n \u201cYou can\u2019t tweet that. That\u2019s against the rules. I have to be better and hold my composure and vent to my family or something like that instead,\u201d Reavis said.<\/p>\n He did appreciate the support from fans.<\/p>\n \u201cI love Rider Nation, and I appreciate you guys. You don\u2019t have to pay my fine for me, it\u2019s OK. Thank you though,\u201d Reavis said. \u201cI appreciate the love, Rider Nation \u2014 I love you all. It\u2019s a family for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n
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