Eskimos QB Trevor Harris avoids major injury after low hit from Lions DL Odell Willis

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Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Trevor Harris took a low shot to his leg from B.C. Lions defensive end Odell Willis.

Trevor Harris is forced to leave the game after being hit by Odell Willis. #CFLGameDay pic.twitter.com/KhKgl3Yznu

— CFL on TSN (@CFLonTSN) July 12, 2019

Willis was initially given a 15-yard roughing the passer penalty, but upon review the call was overturned.

Play #70: Major foul roughing the passer on #BCLions DL (#11 Willis). BC challenged the call. After review the replay official ruled there was clear evidence Willis initiated contact above the #Esks passers knees overturning the call. #CFL

— CFL Stats (@CFLStats) July 12, 2019

Harris completed 10-of-14 passes for 89 yards and rushed three times for six yards and one touchdown as the Eskimos led 16-3 at halftime.

“Just discussed it with the doctors and I just kept pressing to go back out there and always want to finish the game if you can. So we’ll take a look at it tomorrow and see what it’s like,” Harris told TSN after the game.

After the break, Harris came back on the field to lead Edmonton’s offence. He promptly connected with Natey Adjei for a 77-yard touchdown.

.@Tey11_ blows by a bunch of defenders and takes it all the way to the house!! #CFLGameday pic.twitter.com/qd92DiJlRO

— CFL on TSN (@CFLonTSN) July 12, 2019

And on the next Eskimos drive, Harris hit DaVaris Daniels for a 28-yard major on a deep ball.

Welcome back, @SincerelyToot!

DaVaris Daniels scores his first touchdown as a member of the @EdmontonEsks to extend their lead in the third quarter!#CFLGameday pic.twitter.com/oQDzlgmamf

— CFL on TSN (@CFLonTSN) July 12, 2019

Harris looked just fine after avoiding major injury making good on 22-of-28 balls for 276 yards and two touchdowns through the air while leading Edmonton to a convincing victory.