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Jun 26, 2014; Toronto Argonauts slotback Andre Durie poses for a photo. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports

As the Toronto Argonauts look to halt their three-game losing streak, they’ve received some good news ahead of this weekend’s game in Calgary. As Frank Zicarelli of the Toronto Sun reports, Andre Durie is expected to return to action on Saturday against the Calgary Stampeders.

Coach Scott Milanovich all but confirmed the news when speaking to the media after practice on Tuesday: “He looked pretty good. Hopefully he’ll be able to go and play like he practiced.”

Milanovich went on to praise Durie, when asked about what the 33-year old brings to the team: “Dre is a good, good football player. He brings a great deal to our offence. Versatility, being able to be used as a receiver, runner or blocker, and he has a comfort level with Ricky (Ray).”

The Mississauga, Ontario native has certainly been missed. Just last season, he recorded career highs, with 92 receptions and 986 receiving yards. (Durie also added 107 yards on the ground.)

Argonauts fans will be eager to see Durie’s return, after being out of action since breaking his clavicle back in week two, against the Saskatchewan RoughRiders. The slotback was apparently close to returning on Labour Day in Hamilton, but the Argonauts decided against it.

The injury news wasn’t quite as positive in respect of Chad Owens. Milanovich advised that the 2012 CFL Most Outstanding Player is doubtful for the game on Saturday.

Meanwhile, wide receiver John Chiles is still three weeks away from returning, after being sidelined with a hamstring injury. As such, it will be up to Durie to provide a spark similar to this previous occasion when he also returned from injury against the Stampeders: