The Montreal Alouettes have added star receiver Austin Mack to the six-game injured list after just one game back in the CFL.
Mack rejoined the team two weeks ago after being released by the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and posted three catches for 32 yards in his debut against the Edmonton Elks. He later signed a four-year extension with the club that will keep him in Montreal through 2028.
The Alouettes enjoyed a bye week over the Labour Day weekend and returned to practice on Monday. However, their highly-touted pass catcher was unable to finish the week of practice after going down with an ankle injury late on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old recorded 78 receptions for 1,154 yards and four touchdowns with the Alouettes in 2023. He was a key part of the team’s championship run, making 13 catches for 185 yards and two touchdowns in the playoffs, including a 104-yard performance in the Grey Cup against Winnipeg.
Mack will be replaced in the lineup by Reggie White Jr., who has 16 receptions for 240 yards and four touchdowns in six games this year. American rookie Jose Barbon will also draw into the receiving corps, knocking Canadian Shedler Fervius into a depth role. Veteran national receiver Nate Behar (hamstring) will be a game-time decision.
On the other side of the ball, the team will regain some depth with the returns of Canadian linebackers Tyrell Richards and Frederic Chagnon. Former NFL starting cornerback Cre’Von LeBlanc is also back in a depth capacity.
In corresponding moves, Canadian defensive linemen Micah Roane and Anthony Federico, American linebacker K.D. Davis, and American offensive lineman Donny Ventrelli have all been moved to the practice roster.
The Montreal Alouettes (10-1) will host the B.C. Lions (6-6) at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, September 6.
