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QB Ricky Ray takes reps in practice, Argos ‘optimistic’

by
3Down Staff
August 6, 2017

The Ricky Ray watch is on.

The Toronto Argonaut quarterback took some reps at the Argos’ first practice since last Thursday’s loss to the Calgary Stampeders. Ray hurt his shoulder in the third quarter of that game and there have varying reports as to the severity of the injury.

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But according to TSN’s Matthew Scianitti, Ray was at the Argonauts first practice at Don Bosco high school at took some reps with the first offensive unit.

Ricky Ray is the quarterback under centre for #Argos walkthrough #CFL

— Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) August 6, 2017

Ray did undergo an MRI. Says he feels better than Thursday night. #Argos #CFL

— Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) August 6, 2017

No decision about Ray’s availability for Friday in MTL. Ray will test shoulder in practice this week.Cody Fajardo may get practice reps #CFL

— Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) August 6, 2017

Head coach Marc Trestman went so far as to say he was optimistic about Ray’s status…

Coach Trestman is “optimistic” about Ricky Ray’s status following today’s walkthrough.🎙#Argos #CFL pic.twitter.com/klmEzdEzfw

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) August 6, 2017