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The Saskatchewan Roughriders believe that backup Isaac Harker could be a money quarterback.

That’s the word from head coach Craig Dickenson, who added some humour to a potentially serious situation on Thursday after it was revealed that Cody Fajardo pulled a back muscle during Wednesday’s closed practice at the University of Regina.

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As a result, there’s a chance Harker could make his first CFL start in Saturday’s regular-season finale against the visiting Edmonton Eskimos.

“I didn’t see Cody (when the injury occurred), so we’ll have to make sure Isaac wasn’t slipping him a few 20s off to the side,” Dickenson said with a laugh.

“Cody has been durable, but injuries happen all the time. We’re hopeful it’s not that bad but, if it is, we’ll play the other two (quarterbacks).”

With Fajardo out, Harker and Bryan Bennett shared reps during Thursday’s indoor practice at the AffinityPlex.

Harker is No. 2 on the depth chart, so he’s next in line.