BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke is getting closer and closer to returning to act.
The 27-year-old took the majority of reps as the starting quarterback during Lions' practice Tuesday for the first time since injuring his core in Week 2, according to TSN's Farhan Lalji.
#BCLions Nathan Rourke took the majority of reps today today & wasn’t restricted on throwing deeper passes.
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) July 1, 2025
Brice also got 1st team reps, while Masoli watched with shoulder inj. Matthew Betts (elbow) took reps & will do more as the week goes.
Berryhill & Findlay were full…
Rourke had split first team reps through the first two practices last week with Jeremiah Masoli, before being listed as a game-time decision and dressing as the third string in BC's 37-18 loss to the Lions.
This week, the Victoria native took the majority of reps with 27-year-old Chase Brice also taking some, while 14-year CFL veteran Masoli was limited with a shoulder injury.
Rourke has thrown for 573 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception while rushing 11 times for 112 yards and one major so far this season.
The Lions (1-3) will continue their three-game road trip as they look to snap a three-game skid against the Montreal Alouettes (3-1) on Saturday.
