Bombers’ Dressler put on six-game injured list, expected to return sooner

Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Weston Dressler has been put on the six-game injured list, but is expected to return sooner, according to 680 CJOB’s Bob Irving.

Dressler was hurt in last week’s win over Hamilton.

Receiver/returner Ryan Lankford is expected to replace Dressler in the lineup.

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Dressler has 28 catches for 319 yards and two touchdowns this season.

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