For Tommy Nield, playing in the CFL has been a dream come true.

The Guelph, Ont. product is in his fifth season as a pro in a league he grew up watching.

“If I told myself when I was 10 years old I would be playing in the CFL, I don’t know what I would do. I’m very grateful for the position I’m in right now and still being able to play football,” said the 26-year-old pass-catcher.

“I know there are a lot of people out here that are my age, not playing and wishing that they could. I just take advantage of any opportunity I get and enjoy every day I am out here.”

After spending four seasons with the Toronto Argonauts — and winning two Grey Cups as a member of the double blue — Nield is now a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He will start a second straight game on Saturday due to S

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