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“But after some time you really have to think about the team aspect and I knew I’d be able to get back at some point, so I was focused on getting stronger so we can make this push for the playoffs. After a (little while), that was really my concern, just helping the team out.”

While a final decision hasn’t been made on whether Jorden will be available for Friday’s game in Hamilton against the Tiger-Cats, his return would certainly help the Stampeders out.

If it happened to coincide with the return of DaVaris Daniels — which appears very likely — the 12-1-1 Stampeders would be getting a major boost through two versatile receivers who have strong chemistry with quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and are capable of making game-changing catches.

“I think probably tomorrow the coaches will make a decision on those guys,” Mitchell said Monday. “They look good. I can tell there’s hesitation every now and then, but when they’re on the field, they good. They’re big guys you can put the ball up to and have some fun with.”

Daniels hasn’t played since the Labour Day Rematch in early-September, although he was close to returning in the Stamps’ last game before their bye-week against the Montreal Alouettes.

On Monday, Daniels even admitted that had the Als matchup been a playoff game, he would have been ready to go.

For Jorden, though, the recovery has been a longer and, at times, more frustrating process.

“It’s been 10 weeks,” said Stamps head coach Dave Dickenson. “We were hoping in that six-to-eight week (range), but it wasn’t the timetable that was able to get him healed. If I need to give him another week, I will. I like to practise these guys and see what they can do. I don’t necessarily like to bring guys off cold and not working.

“If he’s good to go, and he’s looking that way, it’s a good problem to have.”

On Monday, Jorden sure looked good to go on the practice field and he also insisted that after taking his time with rehab and making sure he was ready to actually contribute, he feels like the time has arrived.

“It was definitely a lot longer than I expected, but I was trying to just be smart with the injury and not come back too soon,” Jorden said. “I was rehabbing and making sure when I do get back I’m in a position to help the team and play at the level I was playing at before.”