Philippe Gagnon (Canadian football)
No. 53 Montreal Alouettes | |
Born: | L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec | August 21, 1992
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 311 lb (141 kg) |
University | Laval |
CFL draft | 2016, Round: 1, Pick: 2 |
Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
Career history | |
As player | |
2016–2018 | Montreal Alouettes |
2019 | Ottawa Redblacks |
2020–present | Montreal Alouettes |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career stats | |
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Philippe Gagnon (born August 21, 1992) is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career[edit]
Gagnon played CIS football for the Laval Rouge et Or where he was part of two Vanier Cup championship teams in 2012 and 2013.
Professional career[edit]
Montreal Alouettes (first stint)[edit]
Gagnon 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.
Ottawa Redblacks[edit]
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]
Montreal Alouettes (second stint)[edit]
On March 19, 2020, it was announced the Gagnon had re-signed with the Alouettes on a one-year contract.[4] He re-signed with the team on December 17, 2020.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Alouettes sign top three picks". Montreal Alouettes. May 25, 2016.
- ^ "Gagnon headlines trio of Redblacks signings". CFL. February 13, 2019.
- ^ "Redblacks release Canadian OL Philippe Gagnon". 3DownNation. March 16, 2020.
- ^ "Philippe Gagnon is back in the nest". Montreal Alouettes. March 19, 2020.
- ^ "Alouettes load up on local talent today!". MontrealAlouettes.com. December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.