Cody Fajardo set to start for Elks against Riders
Fajardo was listed as the starter on the Elks' depth chart, released Thursday morning.
Trevor Harris will start for the Riders (5-1).
Fajardo spent three seasons with the Riders (2019, 2021, 2022) emerging as the Green and White's starting pivot in 2019 when he led the CFL with 4,302 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions, helping the Riders to a 13-5 regular season record, losing just once at home. Fajardo then threw for 366 yards and an interception in the 2019 West Final in a losing effort to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Before departing Rider Nation in February 2023 Fajardo posted a heartfelt letter to Rider fans on social media.
Fajardo signed with Montreal after departing Saskatchewan and went on to win the 2023 Grey Cup with the Alouettes. He was also named Grey Cup MVP in Montreal's 28-24 win over Winnipeg.
Kickoff at Mosaic Stadium Friday night is 7 p.m.
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