(Montreal) Austin Mack, the best receiver in the Canadian Football League this season, missed a second practice in a row on Thursday as the Montreal Alouettes look to confirm their place in the playoffs on Saturday against the Rouge et Noir from Ottawa.
Mack is bothered by a thigh injury. Mack has often been a target of the opposition this season, and with good reason. The 26-year-old rookie leads the Ambrosie circuit with 1,057 yards of aerial gains and four touchdowns on 70 passes caught in 14 games.
The footballer from Fort Wayne, Indiana, however, should be in uniform according to head coach Jason Maas, who indicated that Mack only needs a little more rest after the difficult duel against the Calgary Stampeders on Last weekend.
Mack isn’t the only one who took advantage of extra days off. Receiver and kick return specialist Chandler Worthy and defensive back Kordell Rodgers also missed a second consecutive practice.
Offensive lineman Philippe Gagnon was also held out Thursday, after taking part in Wednesday’s session.
Maas said all of these players should be in uniform and a decision will be made later, possibly after Saturday’s warmup.
The Alouettes (7-7) will try to confirm their participation in the CFL playoffs by visiting the Rouge et Noir (4-10). Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday.
Uguak takes the gallon
Lwal Uguak is taking up more and more space in Noel Thorpe’s defense. The performances of the Alouettes’ No. 96, first-round pick, seventh overall, from the last draft, are on the rise to such an extent that they led — in part, at least — to the release of Jamal Davis II earlier this year. week.
The Canadian forced the hand of the Alouettes managers so much that they had to modify their ratio of Canadian/American starters, another element that contributed to the reduction in Davis’ playing time, who ultimately asked general manager Danny Maciocia to remove him. release from his contract.
Uguak took reps as a right side defensive end on the first unit defense this week. A position that he should occupy more and more often.