Lions QB Rourke ruled out vs. Elks with shoulder injury
BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke has been ruled out of his game against the Edmonton Elks following a shoulder injury sustained during the first quarter. His absence adds to a growing list of starting quarterback injuries across the CFL this season.
Why it matters
The injury impacts the competitive landscape of the CFL, as Rourke is a high-profile player and former Most Outstanding Player.
BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke exited Friday’s game against the Edmonton Elks early with an apparent shoulder injury, according to TSN’s Farhan Lalji.
The injury occurred on the second play of the game in the first quarter when Rourke was sacked by Elks defensive lineman Noah Taylor.
Backup quarterback Chase Brice entered the game in relief with Rourke unable to return to the game..
The 28-year-old pivot is fifth in the CFL this season with 1,399 passing yards and tied for eighth with five touchdown passes through the first six weeks of the season.
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