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Kamar Jorden’s practice jersey looked crisp and clean.

He hasn’t had to wear it very often this season, after all. The three ligaments he tore in his knee in the 2018 Labour Day Classic have kept him off the practice field for the most part.

On Thursday, though, Jorden donned his jersey and did warmups with the Stampeders.

That doesn’t necessarily mean a return to the lineup is imminent – or even likely this year – but the hearty cheer with which he was greeted by his teammates suggested everyone around McMahon Stadium was happy to see him back out on the field.

“That’s my guy, KJ,” said Stamps receiver Eric Rogers. “He’s the oldest guy in the room, but we root for him and hope he can come back (this year), and if he can’t, hopefully he can come back next year. I definitely want to see him play again, so just to see him out there gives you inspiration.

“I was making fun of him, though, because his jersey was super clean and super bright. He was shining.”