QB Cody Fajardo listed as Alouettes’ starter despite no practice in two weeks

Cody Fajardo has been named the Montreal Alouettes’ starting quarterback for Saturday’s matchup with the B.C. Lions, despite not practicing with the team in two weeks.

The 32-year-old missed last week’s game after celebrating the birth of his second child and was not in attendance at practice in Montreal on Thursday. However, he will join the team in Vancouver and has been listed as the starter over Davis Alexander, who has won all four games he’s played in place of Fajardo this year.

Fajardo has appeared in 12 games this season for the Alouettes, completing 224-of-335 passes for 2,867 yards, 15 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He has also scrambled 47 times for 255 yards and three majors. In his first season with the team in 2023, he led the team to a Grey Cup championship and was named MVP of the title game.

Regardless of what’s listed on the depth chart, head coach Jason Maas has indicated that both of his quarterbacks will see playing time in this game. Rookie James Morgan has been returned to the practice roster to make room.

The Alouettes will rest several other impactful offensive pieces, including receiver Austin Mack (ankle). The 2023 CFL all-star returned last week after a prolonged absence, catching four passes for 92 yards, but won’t be tested on a short week. Canadian Nate Behar will start in his place, with Shedler Fervius dressing as insurance.

Running back Walter Fletcher will also be a healthy scratch as the team prepares for the postseason. He has carried 129 times for 711 yards and three touchdowns through 16 games, while catching 67 passes for 641 yards and three more majors through the air. Canadian veteran Sean Thomas-Erlington and American rookie Stevie Scott III are expected to split carries in his place.

Rounding out the roster moves, American Jamar McGloster will dress as the sixth offensive lineman and Canadian Theo Grant will be a healthy scratch.

The Alouettes (12-3-1) will visit the B.C. Lions (8-9) on Saturday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.

Graphic courtesy: Montreal Alouettes