However, he later moved into the starting lineup (starting 5 games) after an injury to Jamal Powell. Haji-Rasouli caught one pass for 3 yards in an August 19, 2005 game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Initially, Haji-Rasouli wasn't part of the team's starting lineup, but after Jamal Powell got injured, he stepped in and played five games. In a particular game on August 19, 2005, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, he caught one pass for 3 yards.