Winnipeg Blue Bombers battling injuries ahead of pre-season finale

WINNIPEG — Several Winnipeg Blue Bombers will miss the team’s pre-season finale against the Ottawa Redblacks on Monday due to various injuries.

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Offensive lineman Jeff Keeping will be out for eight weeks after hurting his left knee in Wednesday’s exhibition win over the Montreal Alouettes. Keeping suffered the injury late in the second quarter when teammate Jermarcus Hardrick fell on him.

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Canadian receiver Addison Richards meanwhile is questionable for Winnipeg’s season opener after hurting his hand in the same game.

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Rookie linebacker Kyle Knox will miss six weeks with a leg injury.

Weston Dressler, Sam Hurl and Adrian Hubbard will also stay home as they continue to nurse injuries.