The Hamilton Tiger-Cats placed defensive back Johnny Sears on the six-game injury list Wednesday.

Sears missed practice for the third straight day on Tuesday after getting injured in the Ticats' 52-26 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 2.

The 26-year-old native of Fresno, CA, has four tackles, one sack and two interceptions in two games this season.

Ed Gainey will be the likely candidate to move into Sears' spot for Thursday's contest.