The Alouettes already have lost starting quarterback Davis Alexander twice this season because of a recurring hamstring injury. Article content

Monday afternoon at Molson Stadium, they’re fortunate disaster didn’t strike a third time. Article content Article content

Late in the first half against Ottawa, head coach Jason Maas , who calls the offensive plays, kept Alexander — the team’s franchise player — on the field for a short-yardage situation, although third-string quarterback Shea Patterson is on the roster for precisely that scenario and nothing else.

Alexander gained six yards and a first down on the play, but it appeared he took a head shot from Redblacks’ safety Deandre Lamont.

Forget for a moment that no penalty was assessed against Lamont. Perhaps of more concern, Al

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