The Ottawa Redblacks are banged up entering their West Coast rematch with the B.C. Lions and will be missing a number of important starters, including two in the receiving corps.
Bralon Addison (hand) and Jaelon Acklin (head) have both been placed on the six-game injured list after playing pivotal roles in last week’s game. Addison has posted 27 receptions for 315 yards this season, with 92 of those coming against B.C. Meanwhile, Acklin had amassed 45 receptions for 484 yards and three touchdowns prior to being taken off in an ambulance last week.
The duo will be replaced in the starting lineup by Eli Stove and Andre Miller. Both players are rookies who will be making their CFL debuts.
Another notable name absent from the lineup will be middle linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox (knee), who has also been moved to the six-game injured list. In 10 games this season, the veteran has collected 53 defensive tackles, two sacks, and an interception. Former NFL draft pick Davion Taylor will get the start, with Silas Stewart dressing as insurance.
The Redblacks will be buoyed by the return of two key pieces in the trenches. Right guard Dariusz Bladek returns after a brief absence, knocking Jacob Ruby to a backup role and making Cyrille Hogan-Saindon a healthy scratch. On the other side of the ball, all-star defensive end Bryce Carter will be back in the lineup after a one-week absence.
Veteran special teams standout Nigel Romick will also dress, while Canadian receiver Daniel Oladejo and American defensive back Bennett Williams have been demoted to the practice roster.
The Ottawa Redblacks (7-2-1) will visit the B.C. Lions (5-6) in Victoria on Saturday, August 31 at 7:00 p.m. EDT for Touchdown Pacific.