Rookie receiver Cameron Echols will be back in action for the Calgary Stampeders on Friday, two weeks after suffering a scary head injury against the B.C. Lions.
The 29-year-old had to be taken to hospital for evaluation after he sustained a substantial blow along the sideline while returning a kickoff in the fourth quarter. Echols appeared to be unconscious on the field and had to be carted off with assistance.
Prior to the injury, Echols had played in 10 games for the Stampeders and recorded 27 catches for 335 yards and three touchdowns. Canadian pass catcher Cole Tucker (hamstring) will sit out this week, accommodating his teammate’s return.
Running back and returner Peyton Logan will not play this week. The 25-year-old has carried the ball 57 times for 335 yards and a touchdown in a rotational capacity while catching 23 passes for 121 yards in 13 games. He has also returned 31 punts for 448 yards and a major, along with 26 kickoff returns for 559 yards.
American defensive tackle Jaylon Hutchings will make his first career start after being signed less than two weeks ago, while veteran Canadian defensive back Nick Statz will return to the lineup. Linebacker Darius Williams (wrist) will sit out.
The Calgary Stampeders (4-11-1) will visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-10) on Friday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
Graphic courtesy: Calgary Stampeders
