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As the Calgary Stampeders head into a meaty part of their 2017 CFL schedule, one that sees five of the next six games against Western opponents, they’ll happily welcome some help on the defensive side of the ball.

Steady, veteran help. And you can never have too much of that.

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Defensive tackle Junior Turner appears set to make his return to the line-up after undergoing off-season reconstructive knee surgery. As well, linebacker Deron Mayo’s playing days are on the horizon, as he’s been out with a torn patellar tendon suffered on Oct. 15.

Both started the season on the six-game injured list and have since been shifted to the one-game.

“With Mayo coming back, he’s solid,” said head coach Dave Dickenson. “I don’t want to rush him. I think he should be on the roster, and we’ll play him when he’s ready. Junior was good to go two weeks ago. How much he plays, we’ll see.

“They’re both good players, good leaders, hard workers, guys you can count on. They have to earn their playing time.”