The B.C. Lions are getting a sudden influx of healthy contributors ahead of their pivotal matchup with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, most notably receiver Alexander Hollins.
The 27-year-old has missed the Lions’ last two games while battling a shoulder injury but remains tenth in CFL receiving yardage entering this week, having caught 56 passes for 881 yards and five touchdowns over 14 games this season.
The native of Mazoo City, Miss. has made 228 receptions for 2,171 yards and 15 touchdowns over 36 career CFL games and was named a West Division all-star in 2023. His presence will bump Canadian rookie Kieran Poissant out of the starting lineup and demote fellow first-year player Ezechiel Tiede to the practice roster.
B.C. is also getting their top offensive lineman, left tackle Jarell Broxton, back in the lineup after a four-game absence. Chris Schleuger will be a healthy scratch, with rookie Kory Woodruff remaining at left guard. Perhaps even more crucially, versatile fullback David Mackie is back after a three-game absence, with rookie American running back Jordan Terrell returning to the practice squad.
Defensively, veteran American defensive end Pete Robertson will be back in the rotation after six games away with a foot injury, having notched 17 defensive tackles and two sacks this year. Global special teams ace Maxime Rouyer and Canadian linebacker Isaiah Guzylak-Messam will both dress for depth. Canadian defensive backs Adrian Greene (knee) and Patrice Rene (non-injury related) will both be out this week after losing their starting jobs earlier in the season, while American defensive end Amir Siddiqi goes to the practice roster.
The B.C. Lions (8-8) will visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-7-1) on Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
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