The Lions said Rourke has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc sprain in the foot. Rourke was injured in BC’s 0.28-10 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday night. “It has been decided that the best course of action is for Nathan to undergo surgery, which will happen very soon,” the Lions said in a statement. “The club remains optimistic that the operation and subsequent recovery will open the door to a late-season return. “Michael O’Connor will start at quarterback Friday against Saskatchewan.” Rourke, a 24-year-old from Victoria, is in his first full season as a starter with the Lions (8-1), who are second in the West Division behind the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (9-1). It was the ’22 season for Rourke, who leads the CFL in passing yards (3,281), TDs (25) and completion percentage (79.2). Rourke has also rushed for 304 yards and seven TDs on 39 carries. He has been named the CFL’s top player the past three weeks and five times this season. This report by The Canadian Press was first published on August 21, 2022.
