Riders’ defence prepared to keep rolling in wake of injuries [Video]

When the Roughriders take to the field this week they will be without two defensive linemen in Charbel Dabire and Christian Albright.

Both were sidelined with significant knee injuries in last week’s matchup against the Argos.

“They’re both looking long-term unfortunately. It’s tough for those guys and tough for the team,” Head Coach Corey Mace told reporters.

However, Mace was adamant that he feels the team is deep enough to not have to seek the free agent market.

“We kind of have some depth at the position and guys who can swing [to] a couple spots for us,” he explained. “We’ll always be open if there’s something that jumps out to us but we’re certain we have the guys now.”

Defensive lineman Micah Johnson shared his thoughts on the absence of both Dabire and Albright.

“It does affect us. You can’t lie and say it doesn’t. Those are two very …