Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Matthew Shiltz briefly replaces Vernon Adams Jr. on Friday Night Football; Adams Jr. returns

by
3Down Staff
June 28, 2019

Photo Scott Grant / CFLPhotoArchive.com

Photo courtesy: Scott Grant/CFLPhotoArchive.com

The Montreal Alouettes have already fielded their third quarterback of the 2019 regular season.

Vernon Adams Jr. was seen receiving treatment to his right arm multiple times during the first half.

Adams Jr. got the start on Friday night in place of an injured Antonio Pipkin. He completed 10-of-16 pass attempts for 109 yards and one interception in the first half.

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Shiltz, 26, has thrown for 579 yards, two touchdowns, and seven interceptions through two seasons with Montreal.

The Alouettes currently trail the Tiger-Cats 23-3 in the third quarter at Tim Hortons Field.

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