REGINA — Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Zach Collaros has cleared concussion protocol and has a chance to start Saturday, according to Justin Dunk of 3 Down Nation.
CTV’s Claire Hanna provided an update Tuesday, adding that Collaros was present at Riders practice.
The Riders’ pivot exited the team’s Week 13 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the annual Banjo Bowl after taking a hit in the fourth quarter. Brandon Bridge played the rest of the way, setting up two field goals to lead the Riders to their fourth straight win.
Collaros struggled before the injury, completing 13 of 24 passes for 173 yards and an interception that was returned for a touchdown. However, when he left the game, the Riders were still in a good position to win.
The scene shifts back to new Mosaic Stadium in Week 14, when the Riders host the Ottawa REDBLACKS on Saturday night. The Riders’ recent winning streak has pivoted them to second in the West, just two games back of the Calgary Stampeders at the top of the division.
Still in his first season with the Riders, Collaros has 1,478 passing yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions. The Riders are 5-2 in games he’s started.
