He's overcome far more than this in his life, but L'Damian Washington acknowledges it's tough to stay positive, sometimes.

After playing three games and scoring his first CFL touchdown early this season, Washington has found himself parked on the practice roster the last several weeks, as fellow CFL newcomer T.J. Thorpe piles up the receptions.

“Try not to over-think it,” Washington said of how he handles waiting for another opportunity. “Doing my best to come out here and learn. Understand it's a new game, new position, everything. Try not to over-think it and get down on myself, because I know exactly what kind of player I am.

“So it's just about learning the system and keep getting better every day.”

Washington, cut by seven NFL teams and Edmonton in his career, caught a touchdown pass in his first game, Winnipeg's Week 2 win in Saskatchewan. He has four receptions for 59 yards, total.

Thorpe has caught at least five passes in each of his four games, 25 for 221 yards in all.