The Saskatchewan Roughriders won’t have Tevaughn Campbell in the lineup for Friday’s game against the Calgary Stampeders, but they’re getting a receiver back into the starting mix.
Daniel Wiebe returns to the starting lineup after missing the last two games with a head injury and will start at wide receiver. Dylan Djete moves to a backup role, while D’Sean Mimbs has been demoted to the practice roster.
Wiebe has 11 receptions for 203 yards and a touchdown in his rookie CFL campaign after moving on from the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.
“I’m trying to come in every day and get a little bit better,” he told Voice of the Roughriders Dave Thomas earlier this week.
Weakside linebacker Josh Woods and running back have been activated from ankle and wrist injuries, respectively, and are slotted behind Aubrey Miller Jr. and A.J. Ouellette.
Defensive end Jaylen Pate gets a bump from the practice roster to a backup spot behind James Vaughters with Derick Roberson moved to the one-game injured list with a knee problem. Devin Adams has also been shuffled to the practice roster.
Kick returner James Letcher Jr. is now on the six-game injured list with a shoulder ailment.
Campbell, the star cornerback, isn’t ready to play yet from his forearm injury after being listed as questionable in the team’s injury report on Wednesday. That isn’t a huge surprise considering Campbell wasn’t a full participant in practice this week.
He’ll miss his eighth straight game. A return on Thanksgiving against the Montreal Alouettes is a more likely scenario.
“I’m pretty confident that I’m going to come back pretty soon here,” Campbell said on Monday.
In addition to Campbell’s continued absence, the secondary could be in some flux with halfback DaMarcus Fields listed as a game-time decision. Marcus Sayles remains in the other half position.
Dawson Hodge remains the kicker, but that could be temporary. Brett Lauther was reacquired by the Riders from Ottawa on Wednesday and his status is in transit. Lauther still could take over the kicking duties from Hodge for Friday’s game.
