Injury Holds Andy Fantuz Out of Lineup Again, Return in Sight

Andy Fantuz - Photo by kimberlyd

For the second consecutive week, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will be without Chatham’s Andy Fantuz, this time, not because their star receiver is in the NFL, but because he is injured.

Fantuz suffered a high ankle sprain two weeks ago against the Toronto Argonauts, which has held him out of practices and will again keep him out of the lineup this Saturday as the Roughriders face the Calgary Stampeders.

Fantuz stated he was ready to play, however head coach Ken Miller didn’t believe Fantuz would be prepared to be in the lineup considering the slotback has only practiced twice since his injury.

The thought is, that by holding Fantuz out of the lineup now, they’ll assure he’s ready to go for the remainder of the CFL season. Fantuz’ return then, would come next week as the Saskatchewan Roughriders face the Edmonton Eskimos on Monday, October 10.