The Ottawa Redblacks will look profoundly different when they face Saskatchewan on Saturday, with six new starters from last week.
On the offensive side of the ball, electrifying rookie Kalil Pimpleton returns after suffering a hand injury seven weeks ago. The 24-year-old had only appeared in four games prior to going on the six-game injured list but caught 18 passes for 315 yards and a touchdown, also running for a punt return major.
Fellow rookie receiver Andre Miller will head back to the practice roster, while returner Eli Stove (knee) has been placed on the six-game injured list. Defensive back Tobia Harris returns from a knee injury to handle the majority of those duties, with Pimpleton expected to contribute situationally.
Up front, right tackle Zack Pelehos will make an early return from an ankle injury and step back into the starting lineup. His replacement, veteran Canadian Jacob Ruby, will move to the blind side, as left tackle Drake Centers (shoulder) has been placed on the six-game injured list. The all-Canadian offensive line will be charged with protecting veteran QB Jeremiah Masoli, who will make the start as Dru Brown battles an ankle injury.
Defensively, the team has lost their top two safeties Alonzo Addae (knee) and Ty Cranston (back) to the six-game injured list, as well as starting cornerback Brandin Dandridge (knee). Veteran Money Hunter will make his first appearance since suffering a shoulder injury in Week 3, starting at safety, while C.J. Coldon will make his first start at boundary corner. Canadian rookies Dawson Pierre and Yani Gouadfel will dress for insurance, while American linebacker Andrew Chatfield gets demoted to the practice roster.
The Ottawa Redblacks (8-5-1) will visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-7-1) on Saturday, September 28 at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
