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MONTREAL - As if riding a three-game winning streak wasn’t reason enough for the Alouettes to be smiling these days, the team got more good news with the return of cornerback Seth Williams, defensive end Luc Mullinder and star receiver Jamel Richardson to practice on Monday.

With the Als’ encounter with the Grey Cup Champion B.C. Lions still a few days away, head coach Marc Trestman is confident the league’s top receiver last season will be ready to go on Friday.

“We expect Jamel to play,” admitted Trestman of Richardson who has been on the shelf for two weeks with a hamstring injury. “I know he felt good today and we’ll have to see how he feels tomorrow. But right now it looks promising.”

Richardson is hopeful his coach’s diagnosis is accurate.

“Let’s just say it’s looking good,” reaffirmed the relieved CFL All-Star. “The main thing for me was getting back out there with my teammates and just running around. For the most part it went well. I did feel a little sore, but it’s all just part of the healing process.”

The news was also encouraging for Brandon London whose injury suffered against the Tiger-Cats on Thursday was not as serious as the team feared. Although he didn’t practice, London did join his teammates for a few light sprints wearing a protective brace.

“It’s a great sign because the day after the game, I was barely able to walk,” explained London. “I was slightly able to cut and jog today which was very encouraging. We still have a long season ahead of us and the trainers want to make sure that I’m ready to go before giving me the green light.”