Journeyman backup quarterback Matthew Shiltz will make his first start as a member of the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.
The 31-year-old has dressed for eight games this season but saw his first action last week in relief of Jake Maier, going four-of-five passing for 99 yards and a touchdown. He also scrambled twice for 26 yards on the ground.
Shiltz started three games with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2023, posting a 2-1 record. He completed 67.1 percent of his passes for a career-high 1,556 yards, seven touchdowns, and five interceptions. The six-foot-two, 205-pound passer has thrown for 4,456 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions over 86 career games as a member of the Montreal Alouettes, Ticats, and Stampeders. He has also carried the ball 103 times for 651 yards and four touchdowns.
Among the other changes to the roster, Canadian receiver Clark Barnes returns to the starting lineup. In 13 games, he has recorded 38 receptions for 461 yards and three touchdowns. American rookies Cam Echols (head) — who has posted 27 receptions for 335 yards and three majors — and Ishmael Hyman (calf) are both out this week, with Canadian Rysen John drawing in.
Canadian defensive back Nick Statz will be a healthy scratch and defensive end Anthony Federico will head to the practice squad. Former NFL linebacker Marquel Lee will dress for the first time and running back Kylin Hill will also suit up as insurance.
The Calgary Stampeders (4-10-1) will host the Edmonton Elks (5-11) on Saturday, October 12 at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
