Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace watches a drill during the Saskatchewan Roughriders practice at Mosaic Stadium on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Regina. Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post The Saskatchewan Roughriders got some key players back on the field on Wednesday.
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However it appears one of their top weapons wont be able to suit up when the Roughriders (6-1) visit the Montreal Alouettes (5-2) on Saturday (5 p.m., TSN) in Week 9 of the season.
Receiver Samuel Emilus (knee) who was injured last Friday against the Edmonton Elks missed a second straight day of practice and appears doubtful for Saturdays matchup.
Its going to be kind of tough for Sam probably this week, said Roughriders head coach Corey Mace.
With Emilus not participating, 26-year-old Canadian receiver Tommy Nield who signed with the Riders this off-season after four years with the Toronto Argonauts continued to get the majority of the reps with the starting offence and appears poised to make his season debut after being sidelined with an ankle injury dating back to training camp.
Big target, smart player, said Mace. Definitely knows how to fit in the zones. He can block around the box and he can go up and make some plays.
Hes had a good career to this point.
Along with Emilus, linebacker Aubrey Miller Jr. (knee) and defensive end Lake Korte-Moore (knee) who were both injured against Edmonton also appear doubtful as they were each seen wearing a brace on their injured knee.
On the flip side, defensive end Malik Carney (ankle), linebacker C.J. Reavis (foot) and receiver Dhel Duncan-Busby (shoulder) returned to the field in limited fashion on Wednesday after spectating Tuesdays workout.
Its good to have some guys back, said Mace. Some things are just maintenance; being smart. But like I said, regardless of if theres guys going this week or not, weve had enough turnover on this roster that most likely being replaced somebody whos made some plays for us and played some good football.
So however we line up, well be confident in that and ready to rock.
Meanwhile, offensive lineman Zack Fry (head) was also limited on Wednesday after not participating on Tuesday after being in a motor vehicle collision last week. Noah Zerr continued to get the majority of the reps at left guard.
Left tackle Daniel Johnson (shoulder) also continued to sit out as Payton Collins (knee) took the majority of the reps at left tackle and looks to be replacing Darius Washington this week. Returner Mario Alford (hip) remains on the one-game injured list.
