Trevor Harris is back and it couldn’t have come at a better time for the Saskatchewan Roughriders as they host the league-leading Montreal Alouettes.
The 38-year-old quarterback will suit up for the first time since Week 3 when he suffered an MCL sprain in his left knee against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Before the Waldo, Oh. native went down, Harris led the CFL in both passing yards (695) and touchdowns (five).
The Riders will also receive more reinforcements with running back A.J. Ouellette and linebacker Jameer Thurman returning to the lineup.
The 29-year-old Ouellette rumbles back into the starting lineup after missing the last three games due to a hip injury. The two-time East Division all-star ran for 397 yards and three touchdowns prior to his injury.
Thurman is also back in action after missing last week’s tie against the Ottawa Redblacks with an elbow injury. The Chicago, Il. native remains one of the most impactful players on Saskatchewan’s defence, having 38 tackles, one interception, and three fumble recoveries.
Newly signed linebackers Aubrey Miller Jr. and Zachary Philion draw into the lineup, while receiver KeeSean Johnson will start at slotback after missing last week.
The Riders have also made a shift on the offensive line, with Logan Ferland kicking out to right tackle and Nick Jones shifting into guard.
Linebacker C.J. Avery (head), receiver Ajou Ajou (finger), and defensive lineman Habakkuk Baldonado (head) will not dress this week.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-3-1) will host the Montreal Alouettes (8-1) on Friday, Aug. 16 with kickoff slated for 9:00 p.m. EDT.
