Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson has positive COVID-19 test

Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson speaks to running back Kienan LaFrance (27) during the third quarter of CFL football action against BC Lions in Regina on Friday, August 19, 2022. The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Wednesday head coach Dickenson has tested positive for COVID-19.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Wednesday head coach Craig Dickenson has tested positive for COVID-19.

The CFL team said Dickenson is currently quarantining as per CFL policy.

Dickenson is expected to return to the team Saturday.

The Riders (6-5) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-1) on Sunday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 31, 2022.

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