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Don’t be surprised if Evan Johnson starts at left guard for the Ottawa Redblacks this week. That would mean longtime offensive-line starter Jon Gott would be pushed into backup duty.

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Asked if Gott, who played with the second team in practices Monday and Tuesday, would be out of the starting unit for Friday’s road game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Redblacks head coach Rick Campbell said, “Possibly. He’s been playing good football for us. We have everyone available, which is a nice thing to have.

“All I know is he’s one of my favourite Redblacks. He’s been here from the very beginning. He’s a great leader for us. We’re lucky to have him. We always try to make decisions based on what we feel is best for the team in that week.”

HARRIS A TOP PERFORMER: Redblacks quarterback Trevor Harris was named one of the Canadian Football League’s Shaw Top Performers for Week 9. In a 24-17 victory against the Montreal Alouettes, Harris completed 44 passes for 487 yards and a touchdown. His 44 completions were second-most in any CFL game behind only Henry Burris’ record of 45 for the Redblacks in 2015. “He was a big reason we won that game. Good for him,” Campbell said. “I know Trevor would be the first one to say he’s interested in winning football games first, but I’m always happy for any of our guys who get individual recognition.” Other top performers for the week included Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill and B.C. Lions running back Chris Rainey.

THE END AROUND: The Redblacks have signed defensive back Zed Brown (6-foot, 210 pounds), a University of West Georgia product … Former Redblacks long snapper Tanner Doll has signed with the Edmonton Eskimos … Asked about the health of his team, Campbell said: “It’s looking pretty good. This is the time of year — we’re playing our ninth game in a row — where you’re grinding and you want to make sure you’re taking care of people.” After playing the Bombers, the Redblacks have a bye before facing the Alouettes at home on Aug. 31.