Roughriders' Tyron Brackenridge announces retirement

Saskatchewan Roughriders safety Tyron Brackenridge announced Wednesday that he is retiring from the CFL.

"The decision to retire from the game I love is truly bittersweet," said Brackenridge. "I have been blessed to be able to play this game for the past 10 years, including five wonderful years with the Roughriders. I'm content with the decision and look forward to what lies ahead."

Brackenridge, a five-year CFL veteran, recorded 272 tackles, 10 interceptions, and four sacks in his career north of the border. The 31-year-old hoisted the Grey Cup as a member of the green and white in 2013 and twice cracked the CFL All-Star team.

"On behalf of the Roughriders, I want to congratulate Tyron on a remarkable career," said Riders vice-president of football operations Jeremy O'Day. "You could always count on Tyron for his work ethic, intensity, and overall will to win. Off the field, he took as much pride in being able to give back to the province through community initiatives and spending countless hours with fans. He was an important part of the success we had as an entire organization."

Brackenridge spent his entire CFL career with Saskatchewan after short stints in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, and Jacksonville Jaguars.