Elks' Ford exits game vs. Lions

Edmonton Elks quarterback Tre Ford exited his team's game against the BC Lions in the second quarter on Sunday with an apparent upper-body injury and did not return.

Ford was injured as he attempted to run the ball and was hit by Lions linebacker Ryder Varga. McLeod-Bethel Thompson came in to replace Ford with a minute left in the quarter.

The 26-year-old pivot threw for 96 passing yards with six completions as his team was leading 16-10 at the time of the injury.

Bethel-Thompson went on to throw for 171 yards with a touchdown and interception as the Elks beat the Lions 33-16 for their second win of the season.

This was Ford's second start of season and has 377 passing yards with five touchdowns in three appearances.