The Saskatchewan Roughriders have made some lineup changes for the West Final against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Left tackle Trevor Reid has been ruled out after suffering a knee injury in the Riders West Semi-Final win over the B.C. Lions. Canadian defensive back Jaxon Ford was taken off the game day roster with a knee injury while national running back Thomas Bertrand-Hudon will not make the trip due to roster construction and ratio factors.
Saskatchewan has decided to dress two American running backs, A.J. Ouellette and Ryquell Armstead, for a second straight playoff week. Veteran defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II comes back on the roster after being a healthy scratch against the Lions. Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Sceviour, who has recovered from an elbow injury, and linebacker Melique Straker, healed from a hip ailment, are scheduled to suit up for Saskatchewan at Princess Auto Stadium.
The starting offensive line stays the same as the group that finished the West Semi-Final: Trevon Tate, Zack Fry, Peter Godber, Jacob Brammer and Logan Ferland. After Reid suffered his lower-body injury during the game, Tate flipped to left tackle while Ferland kicked out to right tackle and Godber entered the game at centre.
The Roughriders travel to Winnipeg to take on the Blue Bombers in the West Final on Saturday. Countdown to Kick-off begins with Justin Dunk and Wes Cates at 2:30 p.m. Luc Mullinder and I join at 4:30 p.m. with the kick-off to follow at 5:30 p.m. on the Co-operators Roughrider Radio Network.
