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TORONTO — After being removed from the six-game injured list and sharing first-team reps Wednesday, Matt Nichols could be eyeing a return to the Bombers’ lineup.
Meanwhile, in Montreal, Jeff Mathews gets reps at quarterback as he practises with the starters.
All this and more in the latest from Checking Down:
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BC LIONS
Jovan Olafioye gets help from the internet in finding a place to live in a difficult Vancouver market. (Johany Jutras, CFL.ca)
– The Internet is coming together to help BC Lions’ Jovan Olafioye find a home in tough Vancouver real estate market (Rob Williams, Daily Hive).
– Like he does in the Lions secondary, Anthony Thompson prides himself as cafe manager (Matt Baker, BCLions.com).
EDMONTON ESKIMOS
National defensive lineman Kwaku Boateng did not practice with the Eskimos on Tuesday. (Walter Tychnowicz, CFL.ca)
– The Eskimos signed former Als defensive lineman Alan-Michael Cash to their practice roster on Tuesday (Esks Staff, Esks.com).
– The Eskimos have brought back 2017 draft pick DL Mark Mackie after spending the last two training camps with Edmonton (Dave Campbell, CHED)
– Canadian defensive lineman Kwaku Boateng did not practice with the team on Tuesday, leaving his Week 4 status in question (Dave Cambell, CHED).
CALGARY STAMPEDERS
DaVaris Daniels is earning himself the reputation of Mr Reliable in Calgary. (Johany Jutras, CFL.ca)
– One play, among the many others in the Stampeders win over the REDBLACKS, stood out above all the rest (George Johnson, Stampeders.com).
– With back-to-back standout performances heading into the bye week, DaVaris Daniels has earned the reputation of Mr Reliable in Calgary (Alex Medina, Stampeders.com)
SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
After a short time of being a free agent, Saskatchewan scoops up former Ticats’ OL Braden Schram. (Matt Smith, CFL.ca)
– After spending two weeks on defence, the CFL writers weigh in on whether or not it’s time Duron Carter returns to the Riders offence (CFL Staff, CFL.ca).
– A few days after being released by the Ticats, OL Braden Schram has a new home with the Riders (Justin Dunk, 3 Down Nation).
– The negotiation list player acquired from Argos is said to be former Michigan QB and NFL running back Denard Robinson (Dave Naylor, TSN).
– Brandon Bridge will start again at quarterback for the Riders in Week 4 (Ian Hamilton, Riderville.com).
WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS
Winnipeg’s Matt Nichols returns to practice after being taken off the six-game injured list. (Matt Smith, CFL.ca)
– After being removed from the IR, Matt Nichols was sharing first-team reps during first practice back (Bob Irving, CJOB)
– Bombers’ head coach Mike O’Shea is still unsure whether Nichols will play this week against the Lions (Darrin Bauming, TSN 1290).
– Either way, Nichols has taken an important step in his recovery after being removed from IR (Ed Tait, BlueBombers.com).
HAMILTON TIGER-CATS
– Jeremiah Masoli sits one game away from joining his former coach Kent Austin and Sam Etcheverry in an exclusive club (Drew Edwards, 3 Down Nation).
– The Ticats’ offence is finding ways to move the ball consistently despite every drive starting on their own side of the 55 (Steve Milton, Hamilton Spectator)
– Week by week, Jeremiah Masoli is making a convincing argument to have his name mentioned with the league’s elite (Matthew Cauz, CFL.ca).
– The unsung heroes behind the Ticats’ offensive success, the offensive line, has been anchoring the Black and Gold’s uncertainty on the attack (Steve Milton, Hamilton Spectator)
TORONTO ARGONAUTS
– The Argos have acquired defensive lineman Eric Striker from Saskatchewan in exchange for the rights to a player on their Negotiations List (CFL Staff, CFL.ca).
– James Franklin is ready to roll as the Double Blue’s new guy behind centre (Mike Hogan, Argonauts.ca).
– The Argonauts are set to give James Franklin the opportunity he’s been anxiously waiting for (Chris O’Leary, CFL.ca).
OTTAWA REDBLACKS
It’s safe to say the REDBLACKS gameplan didn’t go as planned against the Stamps. So what went wrong? (Patrick Doyle, CFL.ca)
– Ottawa adds University of Guelph standout WR Jacob Scarfone to practice roster along with a pair of former NFLers (REDBLACKS Staff, OttawaREDBLACKS.com).
– REDBLACKS offensive coordinator Jaime Elizondo admits the game plan in last week’s loss was designed to give William Powell the ball more than he ended up getting (Tim Baines, Ottawa Sun)
MONTREAL ALOUETTES
Als’ QB Jeff Mathews gets first-team reps on offence as Drew Willy remains out. (Johany Jutras, CFL.ca)
– Montreal has forfeited its first-round selection for the 2019 CFL Draft after selecting Oregon’s Tyler Johnstone in the Supplemental Draft (CFL Staff, CFL.ca).
– QB Jeff Mathews gets first-team reps as the Alouettes return to practice after their Week 3 victory over the Riders (Didier Ormejuste, RDS)
