Willis

Defensive Lineman Odell Willis while he was a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

New Saskatchewan Roughrider Odell Willis is in hot water south of the border

Willis was arrested on Sunday and charged with one count of Driving Under the Influence in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Riders released a statement earlier today saying that they and Willis are taking the matter seriously and No further comments will be made until the legal process has run its course.

Willis was acquired from Winnipeg on March 22nd for a second and fourth round pick in the upcoming CFL Draft.

The following is the statement issued the Saskatchewan Roughriders this morning:

General Manager of the Roughriders Brendan Taman has released the following statement regarding Riders defensive lineman Odell Willis:

“It has been brought to our attention that Odell was charged with one count of Driving Under the Influence on Sunday evening in Atlanta, Georgia. We have spoken with Odell and are gathering as much information as possible into the incident. Odell and the Roughrider organization are taking this matter very seriously and we won’t comment any further until the legal process has run its course.”