# Vernon Adams Jr. injury and return with Calgary Stampeders

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vernon-adams-jr-injury-and-return-with-calgary-stampeders
> Updated: 2026-09-06T12:59:42.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. was placed on the reserve roster following a head injury sustained during a Week 11 game against the B.C. Lions. During his absence, backup Josh Love led the team to a victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Adams Jr. has since been cleared to return to action for the Labour Day Classic against the Edmonton Elks after successfully completing the Canadian Football League’s concussion protocol. While Adams Jr. returns to the lineup, the team faces other roster challenges as Charles Wiley and Elijah Hills have been placed on the six-game injured list due to ankle injuries.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Vernon Adams Jr. cleared to return for Calgary Stampeders

Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. has cleared concussion protocol and is set to return for the Labour Day Classic after missing one game.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vernon-adams-jr-cleared-to-return-for-calgary-stampeders

### 2026-08-28: Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. placed on reserve roster

Josh Love will start at quarterback for the Calgary Stampeders against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after Vernon Adams Jr. was placed on the reserve roster due to a head injury.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calgary-stampeders-quarterback-vernon-adams-jr-placed-on-reserve-roster

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