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Trevor Harris’ status up in the air after leaving game with injury

REGINA — Riding the hottest start by any quarterback in the CFL, Trevor Harris’ production has come to a screeching halt.  Trevor Harris has left Friday’s Week 5 matchup with the Saskatchewan Roughriders with what looked to be a right leg injury.

The league’s leading passer dropped back to find a receiver on his first possession and as the pocket collapsed he was swallowed up by a host of Rider defenders.  He remained on the field for a few moments before needing assistance getting to the sideline.

After the game, head coach Rick Campbell did not give an exact diagnosis of the injury but somewhat eluded to the fact that it may not impact Harris as badly as it could have given the way in which he left the field.

“He is going to be further evaluated.  It looks pretty decent for what happened,” Campbell said.  “I’m not a doctor but structurally things seem okay … he has got a chance so we will see what happens.”

Harris entered Friday with a league best 1475 yards and 9 touchdowns on 104 of 126 passing.

JENSEN SHOWS POISE IN RELIEF OF HARRIS 

Brock Jensen entered the game in relief and did not look out of place after coming in cold. The North Dakota State product was the next man up with veteran Henry Burris sidelined still with a finger injury. He enjoyed early success, connecting with Brad Sinopoli on his first possession who broke a would-be tackler and turned up field for a 65-yard touchdown.

Jensen finished 20 of 29 passing for 271 yards, 2 touchdowns and no interceptions.

Although he didn’t pull out the win, his poise and production was enough to impress Campbell.

“He gave us a chance to win the game which is what you want out of your quarterback,” Campbell said.  “I was happy with his demeanor and the stage wasn’t too big for.”

Jensen was a little more critical of his performance saying, “I wasn’t good enough tonight and I have to be better. It is a very tough loss.  We didn’t make enough plays and we left a lot out there … it always hurts to lose.”