Ticats Canadian RB Sean Thomas-Erlington carried off after lower body injury

Ticats Canadian running back Sean Thomas-Erlington had to be carried off the field by two teammates in Montreal.

Thomas-Erlington was hit low by Alouettes defensive back Tommie Campbell and it appeared his left knee was the issue.

#Ticats Thomas Erlington has been on the trainer’s table since 8:00 pm Eastern. Trainer worked on his left leg for about 5 minutes, and STE now has taken off his jersey and shoulder pads. Update expected at the end of Q1. #CFL @CFLonTSN

— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNWpg) July 5, 2019

The national runner started the season as Hamilton’s No. 1 ball carrier with 33 carries for 224 yards and 11 receptions for 193 yards and one touchdown. Entering Week 4 play, the 26-year-old led the CFL in total yards from scrimmage (417).

#Ticats say Thomas Erlington is out of the game with a left leg injury. #CFL @CFLonTSN

— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNWpg) July 5, 2019

Anthony Coombs, Jackson Bennett and rookie Maleek Irons will see action for the Ticats at running back in place of Thomas-Erlington.