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EDMONTON — Justin Herdman-Reed turned 25 this past Sunday, no longer a rookie as the Canadian linebacker continues to show maturity and growth on and off the field.

His twin brother, Jordan, lines up for the B.C. Lions.

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As Justin would recount, the two exchanged text messages on their birthday.

Jordan has found his niche at middle linebacker for the Leos, a team that has moved on from the Solomon Elimimian era in B.C.

It was last season when Justin filled the void left when the all-time great linebacker was injured.

Justin got his first taste as a starter last week in Calgary, also in an injury backdrop following a knee setback Ian Wild suffered in his return to Winnipeg the week earlier.

When they played on the same teams, which was the case for their football lives until the twins entered the CFL three years ago, Jordan lined up at middle linebacker, Justin at weak side.

Against the Stamps, Justin was at the weak side linebacker spot with Micah Awe controlling the middle.