By paNOW

Riders make a trade with Montreal for a QB

Aug 15, 2017 | 4:25 PM

The Riders have just traded for a Quarterback from the Montreal Alouettes.

No, it’s not Darian Durant.

The team announced the team acquired international quarterback Vernon Adams. The Riders also received a fifth-round selection in the 2018 CFL Draft.

Montreal receives national defensive back Tevaughn Campbell, a third-round selection in the 2018 draft and a third-round selection in 2019.

Adams, who’s from California, was originally acquired from the Alouettes in 2016 where he dressed for 15 regular season games.

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He completed 42 of 75 pass attempts for 575 yards and four touchdowns in three starts last season.

As a backup quarterback this season, Adams has rushed for nine yards and a touchdown on eight carries.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have acquired international quarterback Vernon Adams and a fifth-round selection in the 2018 CFL Draft from the Montreal Alouettes.