Philippe Gagnon (Canadian football)

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

Philippe Gagnon
No. 53     Montreal Alouettes
Gagnon with the Montreal Alouettes in 2022
Born: (1992-08-21) August 21, 1992 (age 32)
L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Offensive lineman
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight311 lb (141 kg)
UniversityLaval
CFL draft2016, round: 1, pick: 2
Drafted byMontreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
20162018Montreal Alouettes
2019Ottawa Redblacks
2020–presentMontreal Alouettes
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

University career

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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

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Montreal Alouettes (first stint)

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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

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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)

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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

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  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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