Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris breaks silence and deliver his swift decision on his CFL future

Grey Cup MVP Trevor Harris says it won’t be long before he decides whether he’ll return for the 2026 CFL season.
The 39-year-old quarterback explained that he generally trusts his instincts and tends to think quickly, but still wants to go through his usual decision-making process.

For him, that means confirming that general manager Jeremy O’Day, head coach Corey Mace and the rest of the staff truly want him back — and ensuring he can continue giving the same relentless commitment he demands from himself.

Harris made it clear that if he can’t give full effort, he won’t play, because “the moment you ease up even a little, this league eats you alive.”

Harris sounded very much like someone leaning toward returning rather than retiring. He joked about people asking if he looks old or worn down, saying he doesn’t feel any different and doesn’t believe his play has dropped.

He even repeated what he said last year — that physical decline would not be what forces him into retirement. In fact, he still believes some of his best football might be ahead of him.

He went through a similar reflection after last season’s West Final loss in November 2024, ultimately signing an extension less than a month later. That experience seems to be guiding him again.

Head coach Corey Mace has no doubts about wanting Harris back. When asked how strongly he hoped Harris would return, he immediately answered “10,” adding that he has deep admiration for his quarterback.

Harris returned the praise, calling Mace the kind of leader who could help build a dynasty in Saskatchewan. He even joked that the team should give the coach a “25-year deal.”

Harris also expressed enormous trust in offensive coordinator Marc Mueller, calling him “one-of-one” and saying he never wants to take a snap for anyone else. For Harris, the bond within the 2025 Roughriders — a team he described as the closest group he’s ever been part of — is a major factor in wanting to stay. He said players genuinely don’t want to separate, and he believes he and Mueller still have room to grow together if he returns.

Even after winning the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg, Harris immediately began thinking about what came next: the next meeting, the next film session, the next workout.

He joked that it might be a “sickness,” but his mindset shows just how locked-in he remains.

Harris refused to assign a percentage to his chances of retiring, but admitted he would be stunned if he suddenly decided he was finished.
Mace emphasized that Harris should take whatever time he needs with his family before making a final call, but said that if Harris wants to keep playing, the Riders will do everything possible to make sure he stays in green and white.

If Harris decides to return, he’ll have a chance to become the first quarterback in Roughriders history to win back-to-back Grey Cups — adding even more to a legacy already cemented by his MVP performance in the 112th championship.