The Montreal Alouettes and offensive lineman Philippe Gagnon agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2024 season on Wednesday.
Philippe Gagnon is six foot four and weighs 311 pounds. The 31-year-old from L’Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, played 11 regular season games and three playoff games in 2023.
Montreal’s offense finished seventh in offensive points per game (20.6), fourth in touchdowns (43), sixth in average net offensive yards (329.7), fifth in average rushing yards (102.2), sixth in average passing yards (250.0), and eighth in sacks allowed (61) on their way to winning the 110th Grey Cup over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The Alouettes signed Gagnon as a free agent on March 19, 2020. This is his second stint with Montreal. The Alouettes drafted Gagnon in the first round (2nd pick) of the 2016 CFL Draft. He played 29 games for the Alouettes in his first stint before signing with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2019. He played 16 games for the Redblacks before he was released on March 16, 2020.
Collegiately, Gagnon played four seasons at Laval University (2012-15) helping the Rouge et Or win two Vanier Cup championships.
