Photo courtesy: Saskatchewan Roughriders.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have a distinctly different look in the secondary when they face the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.
Star halfback Rolan Milligan Jr. has officially been placed on the six-game injured list due to a shoulder issue, while safety Nelson Lokombo has been moved to the one-game injured list due to an ailing ankle. The team will also be without versatile backup Jayden Dalke due to a hand injury.
Newcomer Juju Hughes will debut in place of Milligan. The 27-year-old is a CFL rookie, but played 26 career games in the NFL, recording 26 tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack. Local product Jaxon Ford, now in his fourth season, will step in at safety, while the recently-acquired Jonathan Edouard will dress as insurance.
Saskatchewan will also have a major change on special teams, with long snapper Aaron Crawford (knee) going on the six-game injured list. Mike Benson, who signed mid-week, will step in for him. Linebacker Nick Wiebe returns from injury to beef up the coverage teams.
Daniel Johnson returns from a shoulder injury to become the sixth offensive lineman. Erik Andersen, the reigning J.P. Metras Trophy winner, has been assigned to the practice roster as a result.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-0) will visit the Calgary Stampeders (0-1) at McMahon Stadium on Saturday, June 20, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Roughriders are coming off a come-from-behind win over the B.C. Lions, while the Stampeders spent Week 2 on bye.
The weather forecast in Calgary calls for a high of 15 degrees and a 70 percent chance of showers. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 620 CKRM in Regina or 770 CHQR in Calgary.
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