Emilus hits six-game injured list with knee injury, Riders prepare for Als

Saskatchewan Roughriders Samuel Emilus (19) celebrates a team interception against the Edmonton Elks \e during second half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ receiver Sam Emilus is back on the injured list, this time for at least the next six games.

According to the Riders’ injury report, Emilus is dealing with a knee injury which he sustained late in Saskatchewan’s Week 8 win over Edmonton.

The star wideout returned to lineup a week prior after missing the previous four games with a foot injury.

In his place, Regina product Mitch Picton slots back into the lineup, behind Tommy Nield.

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Mario Alford, Shawn Bane Jr., Daniel Johnson and Noah Zerr remain week-to-week on the one-game injured list on offense. On defense, Antoine Brooks Jr. also remains out.

On the offensive line, LT Payton Collins also makes his return, after suffering an injury Week 1.

Riders’ struggles in Quebec

Games in Montreal have not gone the way of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of late.

The Riders have not won on the road against the Alouettes since 2021, when now Roughrider QB Trevor Harris was a member of the Als.

“I wish I knew [what made it hard to play there],” head coach Corey Mace told reporters Thursday. “They have a really good atmosphere, their fan base comes out to support the team. And, I mean, they’re just a good team.”

Saskatchewan (6-1) is hoping to stay atop the CFL standings, while Montreal (5-2) is the best team in the East Division through seven games.

“You know you’re in for a tough battle against those guys,” Mace added. “Regardless of what team we were with, it always ends up a tough place to play.”

Kickoff Saturday is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saskatchewan time.