TORONTO -- Ricky Ray is back practising with the Toronto Argonauts.
The veteran quarterback was in his helmet and shoulder pads and throwing passes for the first time this season.
Ray, 35, had opened the year on the injured list recovering from off-season shoulder surgery.
Toronto (6-3) is tied with Hamilton atop the East Division with backup Trevor Harris at quarterback.
Harris was taking first-team reps Thursday and is expected to start Monday afternoon in Hamilton.
Also practising was slotback Chad Owens, who has missed four games with an ankle injury.
Toronto head coach Scott Milanovich is expected the status of Ray and Owens following practice.
