Canadian receiver Mitch Picton has announced his retirement from professional football after spending nine years with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and winning the 112th Grey Cup. General manager Jeremy O’Day said Picton was leaning towards retirement in February. Saskatchewan RoughridersMitch Picton retires after winning 112th Grey Cup with Saskatchewan Roughridersby 3Down StaffMay 1, 2026 Photo: Reuben Polansky/3DownNation. All rights reserved. Canadian receiver Mitch Picton has announced his retirement from professional football after spending nine years with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and winning the 112th Grey Cup. General manager Jeremy O’Day said Picton was leaning towards retirement in February. Picton was selected by the Riders in the fifth round, 37th overall during the 2017 Canadian Draft. He recorded 96 receptions for 1,081 yards with six touchdowns in 64 career regular-season games with the Green and White. The Regina native was also a contributor off the field as a p...