The Toronto Argonauts say they will meet with James Wilder Jr. on Saturday to discuss his future with the club following his benching during the team's 41-26 loss to the Edmonton Eskimos on Friday.

According to TSN's Matthew Scianitti, Argonauts head coach Corey Chamblin refuted rumours that the team was trying to trade the running back.

(Thread) Chamblin spoke to the media, about James Wilder Jr tonight, and Wilder shared his thoughts, too. Chamblin refutes Wilder trade rumours, while Wilder was surprised by them. Wilder says he was available this week after rib injury, and was told he only had a ST role... #CFL — Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) August 17, 2019

Wilder also addressed the media following the game and said that despite a rib injury, he was available to play this week, but was told by the club that he would only have a role on special teams.

...Chamblin says #Argos will meet with Wilder to re-evalute his role. Wilder says that meeting with Chamblin and GM Jim Popp is Saturday.Wilder doesn't want to be traded,but he also doesn't want to play ST.If #Argos don't see Wilder as a RB, Wilder says he is open to a trade #CFL — Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) August 17, 2019

The running back was also asked if there was a role for him in the rotation and Wilder said there wasn't while Chamblin said there was confusion over Wilder's role.

Argos GM Jim Popp and Chamblin will meet with Wilder on Saturday to discuss his role with the club. Wilder also said although he doesn't want to be traded, if he isn't going to be used at the running back position, he would be open to being dealt.