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Tiger-Cats QB Shiltz listed as third-string option vs. Redblacks

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Quarterback Mathew Shiltz is listed as the third-string option for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats against the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday Night Football. 

Shiltz, 30, has been sidelined with a lower-body injury since the Tiger-Cats' Week 6 win over the Edmonton Elks. 

The Butler product from St. Charles, Ill., was replaced by Taylor Powell. who has since been the Tiger-Cats' starting quarterback as Bo Levi Mitchell reminds on the injured list. 

Powell has played in 11 games for the 4-7 Tiger-cats, throwing for 1,268 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions. 

Kai Locksley and Mike Glass have served as backup options to Powell.