Philippe Gagnon (Canadian football)

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Philippe Gagnon
Montreal Alouettes
2019, 53, Philippe Gagnon.jpg
Gagnon before a Redblacks game in 2019.
Born: (1992-08-21) August 21, 1992 (age 29)
L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)OL
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight311 lb (141 kg)
UniversityLaval
CFL draft2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2
Drafted byMontreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
2016–2018Montreal Alouettes
2019Ottawa Redblacks
2020–presentMontreal Alouettes
Career stats

Philippe Gagnon (born August 21, 1992) is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Career[]

Gagnon played CIS football for the Laval Rouge et Or where he was part of two Vanier Cup championship teams in 2012 and 2013.

He was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes with the second overall pick of the 2016 CFL Draft and was later signed by the team on May 25, 2016.[1] He played in three seasons for the Alouettes.

Upon becoming a free agent, Gagnon signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on February 13, 2019.[2] He played in nine games for the Redblacks in 2019 and started in eight. He was released on March 16, 2020.[3]

On March 19, 2020, it was announced the Gagnon had re-signed with the Montreal Alouettes on a one-year contract.[4] He re-signed with the team on December 17, 2020.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "Alouettes sign top three picks". Montreal Alouettes. May 25, 2016.
  2. ^ "Gagnon headlines trio of Redblacks signings". CFL. February 13, 2019.
  3. ^ "Redblacks release Canadian OL Philippe Gagnon". 3DownNation. March 16, 2020.
  4. ^ "Philippe Gagnon is back in the nest". Montreal Alouettes. March 19, 2020.
  5. ^ "Alouettes load up on local talent today!". MontrealAlouettes.com. December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.

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