Canadian QB Brandon Bridge to start against Ticats in Week 4

Canadian quarterback Brandon Bridge took reps with the No. 1 offence on Monday as the Riders prepare to host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on a short week.

Gorgeous day for #Roughriders practice.

For what it's worth Brandon Bridge is working with the starters. pic.twitter.com/iwXpqqaZ1T

— Arielle Zerr 🌾 (@arielle_zerr) July 2, 2018

Bridge started Saskatchewan’s 23-15 loss to the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday night at Mosaic Stadium, but he was pulled after just one half, after completing 8-of-18 passes for 111 yards while being intercepted two times as the Riders trailed 13-3 at halftime. Rookie CFL pivot David Watford played the final two quarters.

“Bridge is going to start and we’ll come in with Watford – both will more than likely play,” head coach Chris Jones said for when the Riders take the field against Hamilton on Thursday in Regina.