Calgary Stampeders banged up in secondary for matchup with Argos

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The Calgary Stampeders will have an eclectic mix in the secondary in Saturday's game against Toronto.

Safety Damon Webb will miss a second straight week with a pectoral injury, as will cornerback Anthony Johnson (shoulder) and linebacker Lance Robinson (shoulder).

Global Bailey Devine-Scott will start his second game at centre, with Canadian journeyman Godfrey Onyeka replacing him at edge-half after making a few starts at full-back earlier this season. Undrafted Canadian rookie Dolani Robinson made a surprise start at the marginal corner despite former CFL first-round draft pick Ben Labrosse coming off the injured list, although American Jacob Covington could fill that spot in his first career game depending on how the team juggles its in-game ratios.

On the other side of the ball, the team lost right tackle Josh Coker to a knee injury, but will return left tackle D'Antn Demery to the lineup. Rookie Preston Nichols moves to right wing and Rodim Brown comes into the lineup to replace injured sixth man Tomas Jack-Kurdila (calf).

In other moves, backup linebacker Maurice Blackwell (ankle) is out this week, facilitating the return of future Hall of Famer Adam Bighill in a depth role. Kaylon Horton will serve as an additional receiver and returner, and Canadian rookie Vishonne Janousas will return to the practice squad.

The Calgary Stampeders (9-7) will host the Toronto Argonauts (5-12) at McMahon Stadium on Saturday, October 18, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 pm ET. The Argonauts lost in Saskatchewan last week.Bye The Stampeders snapped a four-game losing streak with a 37-20 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats..

The weather forecast for Calgary calls for a high of 11 degrees with sun and clouds. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in to TSN 1050 in Toronto and 770 CHQR in Calgary.

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