Larry MacDougal, CFL.ca
TORONTO — The Calgary Stampeders officially place DaVaris Daniels on the six-game injury list after the receiver suffered a broken collarbone in Saturday’s game versus the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Lions’ Wally Buono says the team will likely not place quarterback Travis Lulay on the six-game injury list, saying that the 4-6 timeframe for his recovery is realistic. In the meantime, Jonathon Jennings will get his next shot at leading the Lions offence as they look to secure a playoff spot.
Meanwhile, in Ottawa, the REDBLACKS decided to release receiver Austen Hartley after the Canadian pass-catcher refused to be placed on the team’s practice roster.
All this and more in the latest from Checking Down:
Jump to team:
| BC | Calgary | Edmonton | Saskatchewan | Winnipeg | Hamilton | Toronto | Ottawa | Montreal |
BC LIONS
The Lions likely won’t be placing Travis Lulay on the six-game injury list with the hope that he’ll recover from a shoulder injury much sooner than that. (The Canadian Press)
– The Lions elect to not place QB Travis Lulay on the six-game injury list. Head coach Wally Buono believes the 4-6 week time frame for Lulay’s recovery is realistic. (farhan Lalji, TSN)
– Anthony Orange named a Top Performer after his two interception performance in the Lions Week 14 win over the Alouettes, one of which he returned for a touchdown. (CFL Staff)
EDMONTON ESKIMOS
C.J. Gable was back practicing with the Eskimos this week following the bye week. Gable was sidelined in the rematch against the Stamps with a lower-body injury. (The Canadian Press)
– Martese Jackson practices with the Eskimos for the first time since being traded from Toronto last week. Both Edmonton and Toronto were on a bye last week.
– Duke Williams’ absence from practice on Monday had nothing to do with an injury to his wrist that he had suffered during the rematch versus Calgary. Instead, Williams ran into travel issues when returning to Edmonton following the bye week. (Gerry Moddejonge, Edmonton Sun)
– Running back C.J. Gable practiced this week with the Eskimos. This comes after he missed the Labour Day rematch against Calgary with a lower-body injury. (Morley Scott, CHED)
CALGARY STAMPEDERS
The Stampeders have officially placed DaVaris Daniels on the six-game injured list. (The Canadian Press)
– Stamps’ Reggie Begelton was named a CFL Top Performer for Week 14 after he had five receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown against the Ticats. (Danny Austin, Calgary Sun)
– Eric Rogers seems to be getting close to making his return to the Stamps lineup following injury. Would be a much needed addition in an injury-riddled receiving corps. (Will Nault, Sportsnet 960)
– Dave Dickenson has confirmed that receiver DaVaris Daniels has suffered a broken collarbone and isn’t quite sure on when the Stamps can expect him to be back healthy enough to be in the lineup. (Sports On 770 CHQR)
SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
– As the Riders look to make a convincing push for the playoffs, Saskatchewan’s offence will be looking to turnaround a troubling stat they lead the league in – most two-and-outs. (Rob Vanstone, Regina Leader-Post)
– Saskatchewan places current New England Patriots receiver Josh Gordon on their negotiations list. (Farhan Lalji, TSN)
WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS
– Mike O’Shea has named Matt Nichols the starting quarterback for Friday’s game, saying it didn’t take much time to make the decision considering Nichols’ body of work since arriving in Winnipeg. (Jeff Hamilton, Winnipeg Free Press)
– Winnipeg announced the signing of defensive backs Boobie Hobbs and Jacob Firlotte, receivers Charles Nelson and Kenny Lawler, and linebacker Kache Palacio to their practice roster. (Bombers Staff)
– Maurice Leggett and Jackson Jeffcoat among inactives at Winnipeg practice this week. Doesn’t appear like they’ll be likely to return anytime soon. (Darrin Bauming, TSN 1290)
HAMILTON TIGER-CATS
Banks, who has been favouring an injured groin this week, has been absent from practice this week. (Johany Jutras, CFL.ca)
– John White could be starting in place of a banged up Alex Green for the Ticats on Saturday versus the Lions in BC. (CFL Staff)
– Alex Green ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Lions with an injury to his arm. (Matthew Scianitti, TSN)
– Ticats linebacker Don Unamba was the lone player fined by the league following Week 14 after he headbutted Calgary’s William Langlais following a Stamps touchdown. (CFL Staff)
– Receivers Brandon Banks and Marquay McDaniel not a practice as of Wednesday. Banks was sidelined last week versus Calgary due to a groin injury. (Steve Milton, Hamilton Spectator)
– Banks continues to recover from a groin injury, however, June Jones fully expects the receiver to practice with the team on Thursday before determining wether he’ll play Saturday. (Matthew Scianitti, TSN)
TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Duron Carter is eager to make a case against his former team as he states his eagerness to get involved in the Argos offence. (The Canadian Press)
– Receiver Duron Carter is eager to get himself involved in the Argonauts offence leading up to the team’s tilt against Carter’s former team. (Chris O’Leary, CFL.ca)
OTTAWA REDBLACKS
– Ottawa releases receiver Austen Hartley after he refused to be moved down to the team’s practice roster, according to general manager Marcel Desjardin. (Tim Baines, Ottawa Sun)
– Running back William Powell earns Top Performer of the Week honours following his 148-yard performance in Week 14. (CFL Staff)
– REDBLACKS add a pair of Canadians in receiver Jacob Scarfone and running back Greg Morris to their practice roster. (REDBLACKS Staff)
MONTREAL ALOUETTES
– Johnny Manziel will start at quarterback for the Alouettes in Friday’s game against the Blue Bombers. (John Lu, TSN)
– Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. participated in his first team practice since injuring his foot in early August. (John Lu, TSN)
