Riders put Sam Emilus on six-game injured list, Tommy Nield to start

Riders put Sam Emilus on six-game injured list, Tommy Nield to start

The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ receiver room will have its depth tested over the next few weeks. Wide receiver Sam Emilus has been placed on the six-game injured list after suffering a knee injury in the team’s 21-18 win over the Edmonton Elks. “He’s the heartbeat of our team, especially in our room,” wide receiver Dohnte Meyers said about the loss of Emilus from the lineup. “He’s a key piece of Riderville, the fanbase, the players – especially t…