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The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing for a new season with the same starting quarterback.

Zach Collaros had mixed results in 2018, guiding the Riders to their first CFL home playoff game since 2013 — albeit one in which he was unable to play due to a concussion.

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In the regular season, he threw more interceptions (13) than touchdown passes (nine), but the Roughriders had a 10-4 record in games he started.

How the Riders will fare with Collaros 2.0 will be determined during the 2019 season, which kicks off Thursday in Hamilton against the Tiger-Cats.

Here’s a look at the Riders’ roster after the final cuts:

(Players at each position are listed in alphabetical order and include those on the practice roster. Internationals are denoted by an asterisk.)

QUARTERBACKS

Zach Collaros*, Cody Fajardo*, Isaac Harker*.

The skinny: Collaros returns for a second season, but has a history of concussions. That could mean that the No. 2 pivot, Fajardo, will receive significant playing time. Harker, a rookie, beat out David Watford and Ty Gangi with a strong pre-season showing.