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Rob Bagg is back with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

The CFL team announced Bagg’s return prior to taking the field for practice on Wednesday. Bagg spent nine seasons with the Roughriders before being released on June 10, a week before the 2018 season opened.

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Bagg was among four veterans released that day. Slotbacks Bakari Grant and Chad Owens and offensive lineman Travis Bond were all among the Riders cuts after the pre-season.

Bagg is the only member of the aforementioned to re-sign with the Riders. The Edmonton Eskimos picked up Bond.

The signing comes five days after the Riders released international receiver Duron Carter, who has yet to find a home since being cut.

Bagg bolsters Saskatchewan’s Canadian depth at receiver. The Riders have three national receivers — Josh Stanford, Devon Bailey and Mitch Picton on their roster.

The Riders are to play host to the Calgary Stampeders on Sunday.

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In other moves, the announced that international defensive back Will Blackmon had re-signed. Blackmon was released on July 30.

The Riders released international quarterback Devin Gardner, international defensive back Shawun Lurry, international running back Trent Richardson and national defensive lineman Tresor Mafuta.