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LENNOXVILLE — The precedent was set on the second day of training camp, when the Alouettes released all-star middle-linebacker Bear Woods.

Veteran defensive-back Jovon Johnson isn’t taking anything for granted in the final days of workouts at Bishop’s University. Nor should he. He’s 33 and hasn’t been practising with the starters through the vast majority of on-field sessions.

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“They brought me back here,” said Johnson, who re-signed with Montreal on Feb. 20. “My guess is on Day 1 I’ll be around. If that doesn’t happen, I’m preparing myself to be the best player I can be for wherever I end up.

“You can never be certain,” added Johnson, who came to the Als a year ago from Ottawa and is preparing for his 11th Canadian Football League season. “Regardless of whether you sign, nothing’s guaranteed.”

Johnson was asked by defensive coordinator Noel Thorpe to play boundary halfback for the first time in his career in 2016. He produced 59 tackles, six quarterback sacks and three interceptions while knocking down eight passes. On Monday afternoon, he lined up at field corner and half primarily, usually with the second defence.