Philippe Gagnon (born August 21, 1992) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
No. 53 Montreal Alouettes | |
Born: | L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, Canada | 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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University career
editGagnon 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
editMontreal Alouettes (first stint)
editGagnon 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
editUpon 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)
editOn 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.
External links
edit- Montreal Alouettes bio
- Media related to Philippe Gagnon at Wikimedia Commons