REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed all-star defensive tackle Tearrius George to a contract extension.

The six-foot-four, 277-pound native of Fayetteville, N.C., will enter his fifth season with the Riders after originally signing with the team as a free agent in February, 2011.

The 32-year-old was named a West Division All-Star for the second consecutive season after recording career highs with 37 defensive tackles and 12 quarterback sacks while starting all 18 games in 2014.

George has 31 career sacks with the Riders, fourth highest in team history.

George was eligible to become a free agent Feb. 10.