Toronto Argonauts Head Coach Scott Milanovich announced today that Ricky Ray will start at quarterback for the team’s next game against the BC Lions on Wednesday, August 31 at BMO Field.
Ray sprained his MCL during the team’s 30-17 victory against the Montreal Alouettes in Week 5, causing him to miss the last three games.
Prior to getting injured, Ray completed 73.7% of his passes for 1,235 yards, nine touchdowns and one interception, leading the Argos to a 3-2 record.
Ray has already hit a number of milestones in 2016, moving into fourth on the CFL’s all-time passing yards list (53,721) in Week 4 while vaulting himself into second on the Argos’ all-time passing touchdowns list (80) during the team’s Week 5 win at home.
Wednesday’s game will mark Ray’s 33rd career start against the Lions, a figure only matched by the Calgary Stampeders (33) during the pivot’s 15-year career in Canada.
In 32 previous starts against the Lions, the Argos signal-caller holds a 14-18 record and a 93.8 quarterback efficiency rating.
The last time the Argos and Lions squared off – in Week 3 of the 2016 regular season – the Boatmen were led to a victory by Ray, who completed 23-of-32 passes (71.9%) for 283 yards and a touchdown in the contest.
Argos tickets to next Wednesday’s game also include free admission to the CNE. Tickets can be purchased at Argonauts.ca/tickets.