By Canadian Press

McLeod Bethel-Thompson to start at quarterback for Toronto Argonauts

Jul 3, 2019 | 2:10 PM

TORONTO — Veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson will start at quarterback Saturday night when the Toronto Argonauts host the B.C. Lions.

James Franklin started the first two games of the year for Toronto (0-2) but suffered an lower-leg injury in Monday night’s 32-7 road loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Argos head coach Corey Chamblin confirmed the new starting quarterback after practice on Wednesday and added Franklin will go on the six-game injured list.

Bethel-Thompson completed 3-of-6 passes for 26 yards against the Riders.

Franklin and Bethel-Thompson took turns as Toronto’s starter last season, one that saw the Argos (4-14) miss the CFL playoffs after winning the Grey Cup the previous season.

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