Edmonton Eskimos running back Travon Van left Friday’s game against the BC Lions in the first quarter with an apparent neck injury.
Van, the lone running back dressed for the Eskimos — already without the injured John White and Kendial Lawrence — was injured while pass blocking:
RB Travon Van (neck) will not return. #Eskimos #CFL
— Dave Campbell (@Dave_CHED) July 29, 2017
Veteran fullback Calvin McCarty assumed rushing duties following Van’s departure.
