GDT Ssk at Tor, Fri June 20, 6:30PM

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Injury bug bites Toronto Argonauts with eight changes ahead of clash with Riders
By 3Down Staff -June 19, 2025

The Toronto Argonauts will look dramatically different when they face the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday, with eight changes to their lineup.

Quarterback Nick Arbuckle will make his third start in place of the injured Chad Kelly, but won't have veteran all-star DaVaris Daniels to throw to. The 32-year-old has made five catches for 63 yards and one touchdown, but has been placed on the one-game injured list after being limited by a hip issue. Jake Herslow will step into his starting spot, with Calvin Turner Jr. coming off the practice roster to handle return duties.

The Argos will also be without running back Deonta McMahon, who managed 35 all-purpose yards through two games before being placed on the one-game with an ankle injury. Veteran Kevin Brown will draw in to backup Miyan Williams, with recently re-acquired fullback Brandon Calver stepping in for special teams depth.

The whole group will operate behind a re-shuffled offensive line. Starter Sage Doxtater (knee) and backup Dylan Giffen (back) are both out this week, forcing Ryan Hunter to move from right tackle to left guard, rookie American Hampton Ergle to make his first career start at right tackle, and Anim Dankwah to dress as insurance.

Defensively, all-star linebacker Wynton McManis has been placed on the one-game injured list with a knee issue that could hold him out several weeks, and he is joined by Canadian backup Jack Cassar (adductor). American Isaac Darkangelo will get the nod in the middle, while Canadian Daniel Kwamou will dress for depth.

Defensive tackle DeMarcus Christmas (Achilles) won't get a chance to face his former team after being placed on the six-game injured list, while defensive end Celestin Haba is set to be a healthy scratch. Atlias Bell and DeMarcus Johnson will make their debuts inside.

The Toronto Argonauts (0-2) will host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-0) at BMO Field on Friday, June 20 with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT.

https://3downnation.com/2025/06/19/injury-bug-bites-toronto-argonauts-with-eight-changes-ahead-of-clash-with-riders/

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Saskatchewan Roughriders deny RB Ka'Deem Carey shot at revenge against Argos
By 3Down Staff -June 19, 2025

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will not be giving veteran running back Ka'Deem Carey a chance to exact revenge against the team that scorned him earlier this month.

The 32-year-old has been officially moved to the practice roster ahead of Friday's matchup with the Toronto Argonauts, who released him as part of final roster cuts on June 1. He ran for 26 yards and caught one pass for nine yards in his Riders debut last week, but has been bumped due to ratio concerns.

Carey rushed for 1,060 yards, caught 37 passes for 356 yards and scored eight touchdowns with the Argos in 2024, his first year with the team, while helping the Boatmen win a Grey Cup. He will receive his CFL championship ring on his trip to The Six but won't get a chance to prove the team made a mistake.

Canadian Thomas Bertrand-Hudon joins the roster to replace Carey after sitting out last week with a groin injury. He rushed 14 times for 57 yards and caught two passes for 17 more in the season-opener, scoring two touchdowns in a relief performance.

The Riders' change at running back was necessitated by the absence of Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus, who has been placed on the one-game injured list with a bad foot. The 27-year-old native of Montreal, Que. is currently Saskatchewan's second-leading receiver and has made 12 catches for 170 yards and one touchdown over two games.

American Joe Robustelli will fill Emilus' spot in the starting lineup. He appeared in one game last season, making two catches for 15 yards.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-0) will visit the Toronto Argonauts (0-2) at BMO Field on Friday, June 20 with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT.

https://3downnation.com/2025/06/19/saskatchewan-roughriders-deny-rb-kadeem-carey-shot-at-revenge-against-argos/

[GOLDMEMBER]

An Argo win here would be epic. I don't think the Riders are as good as the media makes them out to be.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

The Riders get to play against a pre-season team in Toronto. Here comes 3-0.

[Jesse]

An Argo win here would be epic. I don't think the Riders are as good as the media makes them out to be.

They're not, but the Argos are worse.

[dd]

They're not, but the Argos are worse.

Much worse with Kelly and McMannis out. I don't see the Argos winning this one at all.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

That Riders defense got Arbuckle looking like prime Payton Manning on the first drive.

[Jesse]

That Riders defense got Arbuckle looking like prime Payton Manning on the first drive.

But they immediately gave up the lead.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

But they immediately gave up the lead.

Toronto looks bad this year. An interesting new look for Dinwiddie.

[Jesse]

Toronto looks bad this year. An interesting new look for Dinwiddie.

Couldn't happen to a nicer team.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Arbuckle sucks!

[VictorRomano]

Argos starting WIL Kenneth George Jr. carted off the field after an illegal block.  Sucks for Argos.

[Jesse]

LB core is falling apart.