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The Ottawa Redblacks have decided to start CFL rookie Cade McDonald in Eugene Lewis’ vacated receiver spot against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Week 10.
The 33-year-old Lewis was released last Sunday after the team dropped to 0-7. General manager and head coach Ryan Dinwiddie said the veteran pass catcher wasn’t a fit with Ottawa.
The 25-year-old McDonald has dressed for six regular season games during his first year in the three-down league. He has recorded eight receptions for 55 yards with one touchdown, which came against the Riders at TD Place in Week 5.
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Meanwhile, veteran Canadian offensive lineman Drew Desjarlais has been moved to the one-game injured list with a foot issue; Sam Carson starts in his left guard spot for the Redblacks.
In the secondary, American Demerio Houston moves to boundary cornerback after Shakur Brown was released, and Shadwel Nkuba II starts at field cornerback. The 24-year-old CFL rookie dressed in one regular season game, Week 3 against the Toronto Argonauts, and registered two defensive tackles.
Ottawa (0-7) travels to Saskatchewan to take on the Roughriders (5-2) on Friday, August 7, with kickoff scheduled for 9:00 p.m. EDT. The Redblacks are coming off a 34-13 loss to Montreal, while the Riders beat Edmonton 28-26 in Week 9.
The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS2 in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 1200 in Ottawa or 620 CKRM in Regina.
Eligible sports bettors in Ontario and Alberta can find relevant information for wagering on the games by clicking on their respective jurisdiction. Please bet responsibly.
Courtesy: Ottawa Redblacks.
