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The B.C. Lions’ chase for first place within the CFL’s West Division received a lift Monday with coach Rick Campbell saying that receiver Dominique Rhymes and linebacker Bo Lokombo are prepared to come back off the six-game injured checklist and are anticipated to be within the line-up Friday when the Saskatchewan Roughriders come to city.
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The Lions (10-4) are duelling with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-4) for prime spot within the West heading into the stretch drive. B.C. has 4 video games remaining, beginning with the Saskatchewan (6-8) go to to B.C. Place. The Blue Bombers come to Vancouver subsequent Friday.
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Rhymes (knee) has missed the previous six video games. The 30-year-old from Miami, who was a CFL all-star final season thanks his 1,401 yards receiving and 11 landing catches, took half in follow final week, and Campbell was quoted on Lions social media channels as saying “if he makes it by this week of follow with no points, we hope to get the Ferrari out of the storage subsequent week.”
Campbell referenced Monday “quick time period ache for some long-term acquire,” with reference to sitting out Rhymes, saying that the staff needed to verify he was as wholesome as attainable for the playoff push.
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He hasn’t suited up since Aug. 3 in Winnipeg. He’s at 22 catches for 316 yards, with 5 touchdowns.
“He’s feeling good. A part of the rationale he’s been out for awhile is that he was banged up and never working the way in which he needed to run,” Campbell stated on Monday. “When he’s feeling good and working nicely he’s a distinction maker.”
Lokombo (ribs/lungs) has missed the previous two video games after getting harm Sept. 2 in Montreal. Gamers can come off the six-game injured checklist early.
The 32-year-old from Abbotsford was the CFL’s most excellent Canadian in 2021. He’s at 66 tackles on the season this yr.
“It’s faster than we thought,” Campbell stated of Lokombo’s return to motion. “He’s received medical clearance. He says he’s feeling good.”
Campbell additionally stated that fellow Canadian linebacker Isaiah Messam (foot), is ready to come back off the six-game as nicely. The 28-year-old from Hamilton has missed the previous seven video games.
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