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The 55th annual Labour Day Classic may see the return of three-time CFL all-star defensive tackle Micah Johnson to the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ active roster.

Johnson has been sidelined for the Riders’ last two games with a sprained right ankle.

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He was on the field Wednesday as the Riders resumed practice in advance of Sunday’s Labour Day Classic against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, which kicks off at 1 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium.

“(Johnson) looked decent and he was moving around OK,” said Riders head coach Craig Dickenson. “His conditioning isn’t where it needs to be, but that will come.”

Johnson, a high-profile free-agent signing by the Riders, during the off-season, had his right ankle heavily taped on Wednesday. Whether he’ll play on Sunday remains to be seen.

“He has to get through a week of practice and show us that he’s capable (of playing),” Dickenson said. “(Wednesday) was a good start. He’s not 100 per cent, but (Wednesday) was a nice start to get him back.”