Toronto will be without starting quarterback Chad Kelly for Friday’s regular-season finale against Montreal after he suffered a lower-body injury against Ottawa. The Argonauts are weighing how much to play backup Nick Arbuckle while keeping him ready and healthy for the playoffs, potentially opening the door for Tucker Horn and Luis Perez to get game reps.

By the Numbers
  • Kelly is 33 years old.
  • The Argonauts’ regular-season finale is Friday against Montreal.
  • Tucker Horn is in the final year of his contract.
Yes, But

More playing time could help the reserves prove themselves, but the Argos must balance that opportunity against keeping players healthy and focused for the playoffs. Arbuckle wants to play, while recognizing the team’s long-term needs may come first.

State of Play
  • Kelly’s status remains under monitoring; coach Mike Miller hasn’t named his replacement.
  • Arbuckle, Horn and Perez took practice reps Tuesday.
  • Limiting Arbuckle’s involvement is under strong consideration.
What’s Next

The Argos will continue assessing their quarterbacks through the week and decide how to divide playing time against Montreal while protecting their playoff preparations.

Bottom Line

Toronto’s priority is balancing a meaningful finale with playoff readiness: evaluate its quarterback depth without putting key options at unnecessary risk.