Boatmen GM Jim Popp says four-time Grey Cup champ would be welcomed back with open arms
The Toronto Argonauts are waiting to hear from quarterback Ricky Ray on whether the 39-year-old wants to resume his CFL career in 2019.Popp said Friday night Ray still hasn’t informed the CFL club about his football future. The 39-year-old quarterback suffered a season-ending neck injury in a 41-7 home loss to the Calgary Stampeders on June 23.
He started 17 games and passed for 5,546 yards with 28 TDs and 11 interceptions in leading Toronto to a Grey Cup title, Ray’s CFL record fourth as a starter. After losing out on Mitchell, Popp said the Argos were looking for a veteran quarterback who could still not only play but also serve as a mentor for the 27-year-old Franklin. He mentioned longtime B.C. Lions pivot Travis Lulay as someone who could fill that role but Lulay announced his retirement last week.
And Popp said he’s certainly leaving the door open to Ray resuming his career with Toronto if that’s what he wants.
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