Laing the Villain as Reilly Injury Status Released.

The news doesn’t look good as the Eskimos have released a statement regarding Mike Reilly's injury. He’ll be out 10-12 weeks with PCL/MCL damage to his left knee.

Argo defensive tackle Cleyon Laing might think twice about returning to his hometown of Edmonton any time soon after being identified as the culprit responsible for the Reilly injury. 

Reilly walked off the field with the help of medical staff late in the 4^th qtr of the season opener against the Boatmen after taking a hit at knee level from Cleyon Laing.

But is Laing really to blame this time?

Upon further review I think we need to cut the guy some slack. Yes he does have a history of not playing nice with Mike Reilly but this time he really isn’t to blame.

The replay of does show Laing was pushed into Mike Reillys path. Some people saw that, others didn’t. 

That’s fine. 

But the combination of a push and Laing tripping over Eskimo Center Sorensens left foot caused Laing to go flying into Reilly’s knee.

Here's the pics to break it all down:

The only person capable of stopping mid-air momentum is Superman and since he’s fictional let’s cut Laing some slack just this once shall we?

For those anticipating fireworks, the next time these teams meet is at Commonwealth Stadium on August 28.