The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have named Dane Evans the starting quarterback for Week 4 against the Montreal Alouettes.

Evans made his 2021 season debut in Week 2 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, completing three passes on 10 attempts for 21 yards.

The 27-year-old has spent three seasons in Hamilton, passing for 23 touchdowns and 4158 yards in 38 games.

Head coach Orlondo Steinauer says that starting quarterback Jeremiah Masoli is dealing with sore ribs.

On defence, the Ticats will be without defensive end Ja'Gared Davis after Steinauer said he "knowing or unknowingly" broke CFL Covid protocols and is ineligible to play this week. Defensive lineman Ted Laurent will try and play, while offensive lineman Chris Van Zeyl is out.

Hamilton had a bye in Week 3 following their 0-2 start and travel to Montreal for a match-up with the Alouettes on Friday night.