Final injury reports change the look of Monday’s Hamilton‑Toronto matchup
The Hamilton Tiger‑Cats and visiting Toronto Argonauts finalised their injury reports ahead of Monday’s mid‑afternoon CFL game, with each side listing a number of players on short‑ and long‑term injury designations. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and the game will be carried on TSN, CBS Sports Network and CFL+.
For Hamilton, the most immediate change is at running back. The Tiger‑Cats placed Larry Rountree III on the reserve list, opening the door for Nahree Biggins to start in the backfield. The club also announced the returns of wide receiver Tyler Ternowski and offensive lineman Jonathan Denis, both listed as "In" after a shoulder and knee concern respectively.
On the defensive side, the Tiger‑Cats will be without a pair of players on one‑game injured lists: defensive lineman De’Jon Benton (ankle) and defensive back Robert Panabaker (hamstring). Offensive lineman Quinton Barrow remains on the six‑game injured list with a hand injury. Defensive lineman Charbel Dabire is listed as "In" after dealing with an arm issue, while defensive back Devynn Cromwell is showing as "In" despite a knee concern.
- Hamilton: Nahree Biggins to start at running back; Ternowski and Denis return to the lineup.
- Toronto: Paris Shand and kicker Lirim Hajrullahu are back in the Argos’ rotation; several starters were placed on six‑game lists.
"The Tiger‑Cats placed running back Larry Rountree III on the reserve list. Nahree Biggins will be the starting running back."
The Argonauts’ report features a mix of short‑term and longer‑term absences. Toronto placed defensive back Alex Teubner on the one‑game injured list with a shoulder issue and moved several others — including wide receiver Dymere Miller (foot), offensive lineman Kendall Randolph (knee), defensive lineman Jeremiah Ojo (bicep), and linebacker Cameron Judge (hip) — to the six‑game injured list. Punter John Haggerty landed on the reserve list with a hamstring injury.
| Team | Key players out | Key returns |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Tiger‑Cats | De’Jon Benton (Ankle, one‑game), Robert Panabaker (Hamstring, one‑game), Quinton Barrow (Hand, six‑game), Larry Rountree III (Reserve) | Tyler Ternowski (Shoulder), Jonathan Denis (Knee), Charbel Dabire (Arm) |
| Toronto Argonauts | Alex Teubner (Shoulder, one‑game), Dymere Miller (Foot, six‑game), Kendall Randolph (Knee, six‑game), Jeremiah Ojo (Bicep, six‑game), Cameron Judge (Hip, six‑game), John Haggerty (Hamstring, reserve) | Paris Shand (Oblique), Lirim Hajrullahu (Hamstring) |
Several of these moves carry tactical weight for Hamilton. With Rountree sidelined, the workload and play‑calling on early downs are likely to change. Nahree Biggins steps into a starting role that will test the Tiger‑Cats’ depth and the offensive line units, especially with Quinton Barrow unavailable for an extended period. The return of Jonathan Denis bolsters the line, but the absence of a veteran interior lineman on a six‑game list could force adjustments in protection schemes.
On defence, the losses of Benton and Panabaker narrow rotational options on the line and in the secondary. That could increase snap counts for other front‑seven players, and may alter special‑teams personnel depending on how coaches distribute roles for the matchup against an Argos unit that has also shuffled its roster.
For visiting Toronto, having Paris Shand back on the defensive line and Lirim Hajrullahu available again at kicker provides immediate reinforcements. But the Argonauts’ multiple six‑game placements, including several starters and core depth players, indicate a sustained period of lineup instability for them as well.
Coaches typically use the final injury reports to make late‑week strategic decisions. For Hamilton fans reading the depth chart and injury sheet, Monday’s game will be an early test of how well the Tiger‑Cats can plug gaps and sustain performance with a number of moving parts on both sides of the ball. Coverage begins 2:30 p.m. on TSN, CBS Sports Network and CFL+.
