Source: Saskatchewan Roughriders sign head coach Chamblin to extension

REGINA – Corey Chamblin is staying put.

A CFL source says the Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed their head coach to a multi-year contract extension.

The Riders have scheduled a news conference for Thursday afternoon to make the announcement official.

Chamblin, 36, was named the CFL’s coach of the year after leading the Roughriders to an 11-7 regular-season record and eventual Grey Cup title.

Chamblin has spent two seasons as Riders head coach, amassing a 19-17 regular-season record and 3-1 playoff mark, including one Grey Cup victory.

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