Buck Pierce has mild concussion but coach says he still might play Monday

WINNIPEG – Winnipeg quarterback Buck Pierce has a mild concussion but coach Tim Burke says it’s still possible he might play Monday in Montreal.

Burke says Pierce has to be cleared by doctors, but he’ll take another test Wednesday to see if he’s fit to play.

Pierce was struck on the chin and knocked down Saturday by a helmet hit from Toronto Argonauts linebacker Brandon Isaac.

Burke says he’s heard nothing from the CFL about any action against Isaac over the hit.

There have been calls for Pierce to hang up his cleats over his latest in a series of injuries, but Burke says that’s a decision a player must make.

If Pierce doesn’t play Monday, backup Joey Elliott will take his place.