8/19/2007 8:50:53 PM

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-acquired running back Corey Holmes from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

The Roughriders sent receiver Jason Armstead to the Ticats for Holmes and receiver Chris Getzlaf.

Holmes returns to Saskatchewan where he spent his first five seasons. The 30-year old was dealt to Hamilton along with Scott Gordon for the first overall pick in the Ottawa Renegade dispersal draft after the 2005 season. In 18 regular season games with Hamilton over the last

year and a half, Holmes picked up 443 rushing yards, 896 kickoff  return yards and 199 punt return yards.

Holmes was the Western Conference nominee for Most Outstanding Player in 2005 after racking up 899 rushing yards, 523 receiving yards, 1,157 kickoff return yards and 835 punt return yards for the Riders. He was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Special Teams Player in 2002 and 2005.

Getzlaf was drafted by the Tiger-Cats in the fifth round in the 2007  Canadian College Draft. The Regina native played two seasons for the  University of Regina Rams and had 73 receptions for 1,286 yards in 16  games. Getzlaf has spent this season on the Tiger-Cat practice roster.

Armstead has 16 catches for 254 yards and a touchdown this season. He also returned a punt for a touchdown.

"Almost every trade you make is bittersweet,'' Roughriders general manager Eric Tillman. ''Obviously, we want to thank Jason (Armstead) for his contributions to our club and we wish him every success. Hamilton is getting a very good football player.

''That said, we are thrilled to acquire Corey and Chris. Corey is a multi-purpose talent and, of course, one of the all-time class individuals in the Canadian Football League.