CFL: Harris listed as Riders’ starting quarterback for matchup with Alouettes [Video]

Trevor Harris will return as the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ starting quarterback for Friday’s game against the Montreal Alouettes, according to a depth chart released by the team on Thursday.

“On my way in today, I actually cried in the car. Just thankful, grateful,” the 38-year-old said when asked about his return. “I get to do this again and I’m just insanely grateful.”

Harris was placed on the six game injured list after taking a hit and sustaining a knee injury against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during Week 3 of the CFL season.

“This entire time, you’re striving to get back but making sure you’re being smart about putting your team in a good situation, not just coming back and being selfish and coming back early, too quickly,” he said.  

On Monday, Harris returned to taking reps with the starters at practice for the first time since his injury.

All week, head coach Corey Mace would not commit to saying Harris …