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Cody Fajardo isn’t having anything to do with a quarterback controversy in the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ camp.

Fajardo still feels he’s the backup and is willing to return to that role if and when concussed starter Zach Collaros returns from a stint on the six-game injured list.

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“My job when I signed here was being the backup,” Fajardo said after Monday’s 32-7 CFL win over the visiting Toronto Argonauts.

“My role as a player right now is to help this team win as much as I can when I get the opportunity. Zach is our guy and he’s shown that he can play at the highest level.”

Collaros is at home in Aurora, Ont., recovering from a hit to the head he suffered just three plays into the Riders’ regular season.

Head coach Craig Dickenson declined to get involved in speculation about what will happen if Collaros returns, saying only that he’s “comfortable” with Fajardo as the starter.

Fajardo is building a strong case for being the No. 1 quarterback based on his two starts since Collaros was placed on the injured list June 16.