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Mike O’Shea doesn’t show his excitement too often, but the Blue Bombers coach was cranked up about his roster, Monday.

The team’s first practice after a bye week included previously injured defenders Chandler Fenner and Anthony Gaitor, plus running back Timothy Flanders and third-string quarterback Alex Ross.

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“It’s exciting,” O’Shea said. “The amount of depth we have now is very healthy. Where everybody fits in… remains to be seen on a weekly basis. But I’m very excited about the depth and the opportunity other guys have gotten.”

Fenner will slide back into the hybrid linebacker/DB spot the Bombers signed him to patrol.

He missed three games with a leg injury.

“In hindsight, it went by fast,” he said. “During the time, agonizing pain. I did not appreciate the tempo. Time goes by so much slower when you’re out.”

Fenner will bump Moe Leggett back to inside half for Friday’s game against Hamilton, assuming he’s ready to play. Leggett missed Monday’s workout.

“I think he’s going to be OK,” coordinator Richie Hall said.

If not, that could open an easy door for Gaitor.