Toronto Argonauts: Chad Kackert Suffers a Setback

Chad Kackert has suffered a setback in his attempt to return to the field for the Toronto Argonauts. As reported by Mike Koreen of the Toronto Sun, the running back injured his left leg during practice on Tuesday.

Somewhat ironically, the injury happened on the last play of practice. Adding insult to injury, the incident took place during non-contact scrimmages.

Kackert hurt his leg after making a sharp cut while carrying the football. The 28-year old was clearly frustrated, as he threw off his helmet and limped back to the locker room.

It has been just over a week since the Simi Valley, California native announced his decision to come back. Kackert had retired from football just prior to the start of training camp earlier this year.

November 25, 2012; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Argonauts running back Chad Kackert (44) carries the ball against the Calgary Stampeders in the first half at the Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Argonauts coach Scott Milanovich feels it’s too early to speculate about the injury, instead preferring to wait until further examination: “I don’t know at this point, other than he looked good (before the injury).”

The Argos were aiming for Kackert to make his return on Friday, for the important clash with the East Division-leading Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Now, it appears the Double Blue will have to face the CFL’s best run defence without the 100th Grey Cup MVP.

However, the Argonauts are still hopeful that Kackert will return to the field at some point this season. In 24 games between 2011-13, he rushed for 1,467 yards and added 454 more through the air, while scoring 14 total touchdowns.