The Ottawa Redblacks will have a couple of impactful veterans back in the lineup when they wrap up the regular season on Friday.
Canadian defensive tackle Cleyon Laing will slot back in at defensive tackle after sitting out since Week 12 with a calf injury. The 34-year-old has recorded just four tackles and one sack in 10 games this season, both career lows.
Canadian linebacker Lucas Cormier also returns to the lineup, though he is officially listed as a backup behind Davion Taylor. The 24-year-old suffered a head injury in Week 18 but has been impactful in nine appearances this season, notching 30 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, a sack, and an interception.
To make room for the pair, linebacker Zachary Philion will be a healthy scratch, while defensive tackle Deionte Knight has been placed on the practice roster. The only other roster move is a swap of injured quarterbacks at the third-string spot, as Dru Brown is replaced by Dustin Crum in a paper transaction.
Tyrie Adams will make his second consecutive start under centre after he threw for 286 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions last week. He also ran the ball eight times for 26 yards. Drew Desjarlais, who did not play last week but was listed as a backup, will return to his regular spot at left guard.
The Ottawa Redblacks (4-13) will visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (10-7) at Hamilton Stadium on Friday, October 24, with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Redblacks, who have already been eliminated from playoff contention, are coming off a 39-28 loss to Montreal, while the Tiger-Cats can clinch first place in the East Division with a victory this week.
The weather forecast in Hamilton calls for a high of 12 degrees with a 30 percent chance of showers. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 1200 in Ottawa and the Ticats Audio Network.
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