The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed controversial defensive lineman Khalif Mitchell to their practice roster, drawing criticism from Canadian Jewish organizations. ( Colin McConnell / Toronto Star file photo )REGINA—The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed controversial defensive lineman Khalif Mitchell to their practice roster, drawing criticism from Canadian Jewish organizations. “We are deeply troubled that Mitchell is continuing to spread messages of hate against the Jewish people,” he said in a statement. “Clearly, Mitchell has not learned from his past mistakes. We have engaged with the CFL and the Saskatchewan Roughriders and they have assured us they are investigating.”

Source: thestar September 01, 2016 12:56 UTC