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Defensive back Anthony Gaitor, a participant in training camp released because of an injury (hamstring) but now fully healed, rejoined the Lions on July 23. He’ll replace Stewart at the starting wide-side cornerback spot.

Bryant Turner Jr., George Uko and Maxx Forde are being activated as replacements on the defensive line for Brooks, Roh and Menard. A former CFL all-star with Winnipeg (2012), Turner has one start to date. He replaced Brooks July 7 against Toronto when the latter was out with a sprained ankle — the same one he re-injured against Calgary.

“We’re not worried about who’s down and who’s playing where,” said defensive end Alex Bazzie, who leads the CFL in sacks with five. “Quite honestly, we know we have guys who are going to step in (capably) for the ones who are not there. B.T. (Turner) helps a lot with his experience and knowledge of the game. He’s so versatile. He can play every position on the defensive line.”

The success of B.C.’s defensive line against Montreal could hinge on Turner’s ability to take on multiple blockers, collapse the pocket and get to the quarterback, all of which he has proven he can do.

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“It was tough to watch what happened (in Calgary),” Turner said. “As a teammate, you feel sorry for the guy who went down. But you also feel sorry for the teammate who has to come in and take all the snaps. As a D-lineman, it’s tough taking four or five snaps in a row. It’s so much harder when you don’t have someone coming into the game to give you a break.”