15 Facts About Chris Getzlaf

Chris Getzlaf was born on January 9,1983 and is a Canadian former professional football slotback who played in the Canadian Football League from 2007 to 2017.

Chris Getzlaf was drafted in the fifth round of the 2007 CFL Draft, 33rd overall, by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and was later traded that season to the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Chris Getzlaf was chosen by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the fifth round, 33rd overall, in the 2007 CFL Draft.

Chris Getzlaf was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders with Corey Holmes in exchange for Jason Armstead on August 19,2007.

Chris Getzlaf started the 2008 season on the practice roster, but with a rash of injuries at the receiver position, he was pressed into action, making his Riders debut on Oct 3,2008.

Chris Getzlaf dressed for the final five games of the season, finishing with 15 catches for 247 yards and two touchdowns.

Chris Getzlaf contributed one catch for 13 yards in the Roughriders' loss to the BC Lions in the 2008 West Semi-Final.

Once Fantuz came back from injury in the Banjo Bowl, Chris Getzlaf retained his starter's position, with Jason Clermont being relegated to a backup role; hence, he started 14 games during the regular season.

Chris Getzlaf finished with a team-leading six touchdown receptions and was tied with Andy Fantuz for the team lead in two-point conversions with two.

On Jan 15,2010, it was formally announced that Chris Getzlaf had re-signed with the Roughriders, rather than becoming a free agent.

On June 20,2012, the Riders announced that Chris Getzlaf had signed a contract extension.

Chris Getzlaf was named the Most Valuable Canadian player in the 101st Grey Cup.

On December 5,2013, Chris Getzlaf signed a contract extension with the Roughriders, promising to keep him in Saskatchewan through the 2015 season.

On February 25,2016, Chris Getzlaf signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.

On October 16,2017, Chris Getzlaf was added to the Roughriders practice roster.