Receiver Justin Hardy to miss Redblacks’ regular-season finale

By The Canadian Press on October 24, 2024.

Ottawa Redblacks' Justin Hardy (2) makes a catch as Edmonton Elks' Loucheiz Purifoy (0) and Marcus Lewis (8) defend duringCFL action in Edmonton on Sunday, July 14, 2024. American receiver Hardy will miss the Ottawa Redblacks' regular-season finale Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

OTTAWA – American receiver Justin Hardy will miss the Ottawa Redblacks’ regular-season finale Friday.

Hardy, who leads the CFL in receptions (97) and is second in receiving yards (1,343), was listed off Ottawa’s depth chart Thursday. Hardy was named Wednesday as the Redblacks’ nominee for the league’s outstanding player award.

American Andrew Miller will start in Hardy’s place.

Ottawa (8-7-1) concludes its regular season hosting the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (7-10). The Redblacks have already clinched third in the East and will visit the Toronto Argonauts (10-7) in the division semifinal Nov. 2.

Hamilton has been eliminated from playoff contention.

Incumbent Dru Brown is listed as Ottawa’s starting quarterback.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 24, 2024.

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