July 18, 2018

Checking Down: Dexter McCluster, Terrell Owens and more

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TORONTO — Trevor Harris insists that fans in the nation’s capital have no need to worry. The REDBLACKS QB seems sure the offence will bounce back from loss to Stamps in Week 5.

Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens has activated a 10-day window for the Edmonton Eskimos to sign him to a contract. Is it time to get some popcorn??

Meanwhile, the Argonauts have officially signed a Pro Bowler of their own in Dexter McCluster, and he’s feeling right at home in Toronto already.

All this and more in the latest from Checking Down:

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BC LIONS

Returning to the lineup and winning the Lions second game of the year in a stunning come from behind effort, Travis Lulay’s comeback story could be one for the ages. (Johany Jutras, CFL.ca)

Jordan Herdman takes the torch from his mentor, as Solomon Elimimian gets placed on the six-game injured list (Lowell Ullrich, 3 Down Nation)

– Solomon Elimimian received surgery on his wrist on Monday according to HC Wally Buono (Lowell Ullrich, TSN 1040)

– With Jeremiah Johnson out after rolling his ankle, Brandon Rutley is taking first-team reps for the Lions this week (Steve Ewen, Vancouver Province).

– After almost 10 months of rehabbing from injury, Travis Lulay’s comeback story could be one for the ages (Matthew Cauz, CFL.ca)

EDMONTON ESKIMOS

Brock Sunderland has been given a 10-day window to offer former NFL star WR, Terrell Owens a contract. (Johany Jutras, CFL.ca)

– Terrell Owens has triggered his 10-day window with Edmonton, expressing interest in a return to football with the CFL (Justin Dunk, 3 Down Nation

– TO’s agent, Jason Staroszik says Owens is ‘100 per cent’ serious about playing football again, whether it’s back in the NFL or with a new opportunity in the CFL (Dave Naylor, TSN)

CALGARY STAMPEDERS

 

– After Nick Arbuckle took the majority of reps in practice on Tuesday, it’s possible Stamps pivot Bo Levi Mitchell sits in Week 6 (Danny Austin, Calgary Herald).

– While Eric Rogers, Spencer Wilson and Terry Williams have all returned to practice, the Stamps remain without Canadian safety Tunde Adeleke (Danny Austin, Calgary Herald).

– Don Jackson is questionable for the Stamps this week because he’s ‘a little banged up’, as Dave Dickenson described it (Danny Austin, Calgary Herald).

– With Jamar Wall out, Patrick Levels had to make a quick adjustment moving to SAM linebacker, but so far has fit the bill for the Stamps (Danny Austin, Calgary Herald).

SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS

 

– the road less travelled has been boding well for the Roughriders with CJFL connections (Ian Hamilton, Riderville.com)

– Cameron Judge eager to prove his worth as a former 2nd overall pick in his second year in the CFL (Ian Hamilton, Riderville.com)

– The Riders are coming off of their bye week in need of more from one aspect of the game in particular: offence (Jamie Nye, CFL.ca).

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS

 

– The Bombers are anxious to move on from the upset in BC and look forward to meeting up with Argos in Toronto (Ed Tait, BlueBomber.com)

– Despite his team’s loss, Adam Bighill’s first visit back to BC since joining the Bombers was an enjoyable one (Jim Morris, CFL.ca

HAMILTON TIGER-CATS

 

– Although times have changed and he’s been taken from the return game and turned into an offensive weapon, he’s still Speedy B (Steve Milton, Hamilton Spectator)

– An announcement surrounding Canadian receiver Andy Fantuz’s future is reportedly expected sometime this week (Dave Naylor, TSN).

Luke Tasker will be a game time decision for the Ticats this week as the Ticats come off the bye (Louis Butko, TSN).

TORONTO ARGONAUTS

 

Argos sign former NFL RB/KR Dexter McCluster to their active roster (CFL.ca Staff, CFL.ca)

No hard feelings for TJ Heath who’s been from Toronto to Winnipeg, and back again (Frank Zicarelli, Toronto Sun).

– Marc Trestman says he’s happy with James Franklin, but the new starting pivot has lots to improve on (Frank Zicarelli, Toronto Sun).

– Argos SAM linebacker Cassius Vaughn will be out this week, creating an opening at the position going into Week 6 (Frank Zicarelli, Toronto Sun).

– Argos defensive tackle Dylan Wynn has received a one-game suspension for his hit on Esks running back C.J. Gable in Week 5.

It’s always nice to have family in a place that may be foreign to you, and that’s especially the case for Argos’ newcomer Dexter McCluster (Chris O’Leary, CFL.ca)

OTTAWA REDBLACKS

QB Trevor Harris says fans can be expecting much better performance out of the REDBLACKS offence moving forward (The Canadian Press)

REDBLACKS release DB Josh Johnson. Ottawa adds two defensive backs to the roster (CFL.ca Staff, CFL.ca)

Trevor Harris says fans can expect much bigger things from the offence moving forward after a blowout loss to Calgary (Tim Baines, Ottawa Sun)

– Two lopsided losses to the Calgary Stampeders is no need to be considering a change at quarterback for the REDBLACKS (CFL.ca)

MONTREAL ALOUETTES

Drew Willy will return as the Alouettes starting quarterback in Week 6 (The Canadian Press)

– Montreal QB Jeff Mathews expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Drew Willy is back as the starter for the Alouettes (Didier Ormejuste, RDS)