CFL: Riders return to practice without Bane Jr. and Armstead [Video]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders returned to practice Tuesday for the first time following their victory over the Ottawa Redblacks but the win cost them some key pieces on offence.

Wide receiver Shawn Bane Jr. had to be carted off the field after sustaining a low hit that injured his right knee.

“It’s not looking the greatest. But it’s just at the point where I think we may have dodged a few bullets that it’s not the case that everyone thinks it is,” said head coach Corey Mace following practice.

As well, running back Ryquell Armstead was absent on Tuesday after he sustained a shoulder injury that led to him in a sling late in the game.

“I think the first game matched with the second one, he took a couple good shots in there. So we’re going to slow play it here for the week and then make a decision [later] …