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MONTREAL — There are a few quarterback updates leading into Week 5’s contest between the BC Lions and Montreal Alouettes.
Nathan Rourke will make his return to the BC Lions starting lineup, the team announced on Thursday.
On the other side, Montreal pivot Davis Alexander will miss a second-straight game on Saturday. According to the Alouettes official injury report issued on Thursday, Montreal’s starting quarterback has been listed as out for their game against the BC Lions. He was listed as a limited participant all week.
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Rourke missed the last two games after leaving their Week 2 contest against Winnipeg in the fourth quarter with a core injury. The 27-year-old has thrown for 573 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception while also rushing 11 times for 112 yards and one major on the ground this year.
Jeremiah Masoli started both games in placed of Rourke, throwing for 454 yards, two touchdowns, and five interceptions over the pair of contests.
Alexander did not play in Week 4’s contest against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury.
McLeod Bethel-Thompson started the game for Montreal in Hamilton last week, connecting on 24 of 41 passes for 203 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
Before his injury, Alexander led the Als to a 3-0 record, completing 62 of 82 passes for 803 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions.
The Als host the Lions as they look for their fourth win of the season at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. ET and can be watched on TSN/RDS/CTV/CBSSN/CFL+.
