Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. exited Thursday night’s 30-26 loss to the BC Lions in the fourth quarter after sustaining an apparent head injury during a scramble near midfield, according to reports from 3DownNation and TSN. The incident occurred early in the final frame when Adams was tackled by Lions defenders Deontai Williams Sr. and Lorenzo Mauldin IV, causing his helmet to strike the turf at McMahon Stadium.
Adams, a 33-year-old native of Pasadena, California, completed 13 of 23 pass attempts for 148 yards and one touchdown prior to his exit, while also adding three rushes for 25 yards. Over 10 regular-season games this year, he has accumulated 2,548 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Following the tackle, Adams received immediate attention from medical staff on the field before departing under his own power. He was evaluated in the medical tent and spent the remainder of the contest on the sideline with a towel over his head, as noted by 3DownNation.
Game Momentum Shifts as Injuries Mount for Calgary
Backup quarterback Josh Love stepped in under center to finish the game. Love completed six of 10 passes for 58 yards, but his late interception near the goal line in the dying moments of the fourth quarter effectively snuffed out any remaining chance of a Stampeders comeback.
Calgary’s personnel troubles extended beyond the quarterback position during the physical contest. Starting running back Dedrick Mills also failed to finish the game after taking a hit from Williams late in the third quarter that broke up a short pass from Adams. Mills, who left the field without a penalty being assessed on the play, has rushed 129 times for 756 yards and three touchdowns this season.
Standings Impact and Upcoming Schedule
With the 30-26 defeat, the Stampeders dropped to a 4-6 record on the season, leaving them positioned fifth in the Canadian Football League’s West Division standings, 3DownNation reports. Meanwhile, TSN noted that the team holds a bye week before returning to action in Week 13 to face the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Team management has not yet released a definitive medical update regarding Adams’s immediate availability or concussion protocol status beyond noting that further assessments will follow.
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