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For the third straight CFL season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are pondering another stretch without franchise quarterback Darian Durant on the active roster.

It’s unknown if the severely sprained left ankle that Durant suffered in Saturday’s 40-27 loss to the visiting B.C. Lions will sideline the 33-year-old quarterback for significant time. The Riders are to resume practising Tuesday after having Sunday and Monday off.

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Durant said after the Riders’ third consecutive loss to open the 2016 season that X-rays were negative for broken bones. The fact Durant was able to put weight on the injured ankle is an indication the sprain may not be too severe. Depending on the severity of the sprain, it could take two to eight weeks for Durant to regain full mobility.

A positive aspect is the sprained ankle isn’t as serious as the season-ending injuries that Durant suffered in 2014 and 2015. Durant has missed most of the last season and a half with a torn tendon in his right elbow (2014) and a ruptured left Achilles tendon (2015). He had started all three games this season.