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There’s more good news for the Saskatchewan Roughriders ahead of Saturday’s CFL West Final.
Defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. was once again able to log another practice as he recovers from a knee injury. He has been out since Oct. 3, but had always circled the playoff showdown as a possible return date.
“It wasn’t a guarantee. It was dependent on how my body recovered and how I felt throughout that process of going through the treatments and all the different protocols they had for me, but I’m able to be back out there, and it feels great,” Milligan said.
Also, wide receiver KeeSean Johnson was able to get back onto the field in a limited fashion as well. The wide receiver had 86 receptions for 1,159 yards and four touchdowns. He suffered a knee injury in Week 19 against the Toronto Argonauts.
“I feel good,” Johnson said. “From there, we will put it in the air, but I feel good.”
Riders head coach Corey Mace said they will stick to their plan when it comes to Johnson.
“Get him out moving just a little bit more than he had been. We will continue tomorrow and then on the walk-through day, it might look a little bit different for him, and then ultimately we will make the decision,” Mace said.
“Everything is trending in the right direction for all those guys I’ve spoken about.”
Earlier in the week, wide receiver Dohnte Meyers (ankle) and offensive lineman Trevon Tate (pec) also logged full practice and could return to the lineup for Saturday’s game against the B.C. Lions at Mosaic Stadium. Kickoff for the game is set for 5:30 p.m. The Green Zone pregame show begins at 3:30 p.m.
Nine Riders named All-CFLers
Nine members of the Riders were recognized as the best at their positions in the CFL.
The league announced the All-CFL team for the season. The nine Riders named is a new club record, surpassing the previous mark of seven announced in 1967.
Milligan, Johnson, linebacker Jameer Thurman, defensive tackle Micah Johnson, linebacker C.J. Reavis, defensive back Tevaughn Campbell, centre Logan Ferland, guard Jacob Brammer and tackle Jermarcus Hardrick were all of the ones recognized.
“I’m thankful that people think that highly of me. I’m just trying to do what I can to help my team win. If I can get that (recognition) along the way, that’s a plus,” Milligan said.
Johnson admitted it feels good to receive the honour.
“It’s one of your goals you put at the beginning of the year and the work you put in during the offseason is somewhat paying off,” Johnson said. “The ultimate goal is to win as a team so that’s the thing that’s going to feel best.”
