The running game of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers got a double whammy on Monday with news that Fred Reid and Carl Volny are out for the season with knee injuries.Both players suffered torn anterior cruciate ligaments in their knees during Saturday's loss to the Toronto Argonauts.
"Losing both of our talented running backs is never an easy thing," said Blue Bombers vice-president and general manager Joe Mack. "Unfortunately injuries are part of the game and we have to move on and look ahead at our other options. We wish both Fred and Carl the best in their recoveries."
Reid is currently second in the league in rushing with 759 yards and four touchdowns this season. Volny has appeared in four games and has 72 yards on nine carries.
Chris Garrett is currently on the practice roster and Bloi-Dei Dorzon of Jackson State University will be added to the roster this week.
The Blue Bombers face the Montreal Alouettes on Wendy's Friday Night Footballat 7pm et/4pm pt.
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