As it turns out, the Ottawa Redblacks lost much more than just a game in Hamilton on the weekend. They also lost their most valuable player. The injury suffered by star linebacker Adarius Pickett on the first play from scrimmage at Tim Hortons Field has been diagnosed as a ruptured Achilles that will sideline the 28-year old for the season.

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Ottawa REDBLACKS' head coach Bob Dyce confirmed to reporters on Tuesday afternoon that linebacker Adarius Pickett has suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.