Saskatchewan Roughriders to sit A.J. Ouellette against Argos

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be without their top ball carrier when they face the Toronto Argonauts on Friday night.

A.J. Ouellette has officially been ruled out due to an ankle injury suffered in last week’s victory over the Calgary Stampeders. The 30-year-old did not practice on either day this week and was listed as doubtful to play, though he has officially been placed on the reserve roster rather than the one-game injured list. That could allow him to be activated at the last minute in an emergency circumstance, though it is unlikely.

Ouellette has rushed 33 times for 153 yards through the first two games of the season, while catching three passes for 18 yards. He’ll be replaced by rookie American Quali Conley, who has been activated off the practice roster for the first time.

The five-foot-ten, 211-pound ball-carrier finished his collegiate career at the University of Arizona in 2024, where he carried the ball 150 times for 745 yards and eight touchdowns, while adding 39 receptions for 245 yards and one score.

The Riders will also be missing starting Canadian receiver Dhel Duncan-Busby, who has been placed on the one-game injured list due to a shoulder issue. Former Regina Rams receiver D’Sean Mimbs will step into the starting lineup, with Saskatchewan Huskies alum Daniel Wiebe dressing as insurance.

Defensively, the team will have an additional National starter in the lineup, as Jonathan Edouard steps in at halfback following the Achilles injury to Juju Hughes. The American defender, who has been granted Canadian status after finishing his career at Carleton University, was signed by the Riders last week after spending four seasons with Toronto.

American rookie Seyi Oladipo Jr. will also dress as insurance in the secondary. Defensive tackle Devin Adams has been demoted to the practice roster, with Jaylen Pate coming on.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-0) will host the Toronto Argonauts (1-1) at Mosaic Stadium on Friday, June 26, with kickoff scheduled for 9:00 p.m. EDT. The Argonauts are coming off a 44-24 win over the Ottawa Redblacks, while the Roughriders beat the Calgary Stampeders in overtime.

The weather forecast in Regina calls for a high of 25 degrees and sun. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in to TSN 1050 in Toronto or 620 CKRM in Regina.

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