The Saskatchewan Roughriders have made a big statement by signing offensive lineman Logan Ferland to a contract extension that makes him one of the CFL’s highest paid non-quarterbacks. The deal not only reflects Ferland’s value as a cornerstone player but also gives the local product long term security with a big chunk of his 2027 salary guaranteed.
Ferland’s New Contract Breakdown
2025: The Extension Starts Strong
Under the new deal Ferland will make $202,000 in cash this year. That includes:
- $10,000 signing bonus
- $131,700 base salary
- $15,300 housing allowance
- $5,000 marketing money
Ferland can also earn up to $8,000 in incentives for all-star selections and awards. With his nomination as the West Division’s Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman in 2024 he’s not far off earning those bonuses and making more.
2026: Elite Status
In 2026, Ferland makes $250,000 in cash:
- $50,000 offseason roster bonus
- $164,700 base salary
- $15,300 housing allowance
- $20,000 marketing money
Plus $5,000 in incentives and Ferland’s total possible pay for 2026 is $255,000. He’ll be one of only a handful of non QBs in the CFL making $250,000 or more.
2027: Guaranteed
By 2027, Ferland’s deal is worth $265,000 in cash:
- 229,700 base salary (100,000 guaranteed)
- $15,300 housing allowance
- $20,000 marketing money
The guaranteed portion of his salary gives Ferland some protection against injury or team decisions. Plus $5,000 in incentives and Ferland’s total pay could be $270,000. He’ll be one of the top earners in the league.
Why Ferland Deserves This Deal?
Logan Ferland is already making his mark at just 27 years old. The West Division’s nomination for Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman in 2024 is a pretty clear sign that he’s operating at an elite level-and that the CFL takes him very seriously indeed.
That investment the Roughriders have made in Ferland is a reflection of just how much he means to the team. Growing up in Melfort, Saskatchewan, Ferland is a true embodiment of the Roughriders’ commitment to developing and keeping local talent. His leadership and consistency on the line make him a player the team can’t afford to lose. And that deal to keep him on board for the foreseeable future is a big part of that.
What This Means for the CFL?
Ferland’s contract sets a new benchmark for non-quarterback salaries in the CFL. That benchmark could change the way the league views—and pays—its top offensive linemen and other elite position groups. Traditionally, quarterbacks have dominated the league’s payroll. But deals like Ferland’s show just how much that’s starting to shift.
Only a handful of non-quarterbacks earn $250,000 or more a year. Justin McInnis of the B.C. Lions, Kenny Lawler of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Ottawa’s Drew Desjarlais are among them. With the CFL’s salary cap likely to rise in the coming years, that elite group could soon get a lot bigger.
Veteran CFL agent Rob Fry, who negotiated Ferland’s deal, says that agreement sets a new standard for how the CFL values its top non-quarterbacks. “Logan Ferland’s performance speaks for itself,” Fry said. “And this deal makes sure he’s paid like the player he is.”