The Toronto Argonauts will be without the services of all-star offensive lineman Ryan Hunter this week.
The 29-year-old will not be available to play this week due to undisclosed personal reasons but is expected to be back with the team soon. The outstanding left guard has started every game for Argos this season and was named a CFL all-star in 2023. He won a Grey Cup with the team after joining the organization in 2022, as well as a Super Bowl as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019.
Dylan Giffen will slot into the vacant spot at left guard this week. Veteran Landon Rice remains the sixth man, while rookie John Bosse will dress for the first time as insurance.
Toronto won’t know until Saturday the status of two other potential absences, as halfback Dashaun Amos (shoulder) and receiver DaVaris Daniels (groin) have both been listed as game-time decisions. Amos has recorded 13 defensive tackles and four interceptions this season, while Daniels has 30 receptions for 323 yards and two touchdowns.
The team will sustain a couple of changes to the linebacking corps, as Isaac Darkangelo will draw into the lineup to start in the middle and bump Jonathan Jones into a rotational role. Quincy Mauger will also get the start at strong-side linebacker, as Robert Priest will be demoted to the practice roster after starting last week.
Defensive lineman Jordan Williams and Canadian receiver Tommy Nield will both dress this week in depth roles after recovering from injury. Fullback Brandon Calver (knee) and defensive tackle Woody Baron (back) have both been placed on the six-game injured list.
The Toronto Argonauts (6-5) will visit the Ottawa Redblacks (7-3-1) on Saturday, September 7 at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
