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Newly-signed Alouettes head coach Khari Jones may yet make some changes to his staff. But defensive co-ordinator Bob Slowik will be returning next season.

Slowik, who joined the Als last January and was hired by former head coach Mike Sherman, won’t be held culpable for the team’s defensive collapse in its East Division semifinal playoff loss to Edmonton.

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Jones, signed to a three-year contract extension on Tuesday, told the Montreal Gazette on Thursday, via a text message, that Slowik would remain part of his staff.

Earlier this week, Jones intimated one or two changes could be coming among the assistants, although he stressed continuity is important to him. At that time, Jones refused to commit to Slowik when specifically asked about him.

“I do plan to have Bob back,” Jones said Thursday. “There are many different ways things can work out with the staff, so I won’t comment on anyone else until I know what’s going on around the league.”