The Saskatchewan Roughriders have officially signed Canadian offensive lineman Philippe Gagnon. 3DownNation reported last week that the two sides came to an agreement during the CFL’s recent negotiation window.
The six-foot-three, 322-pound blocker started 17 games for the Montreal Alouettes at right guard this past season, helping the team finish with a league-best record of 12-5-1.
The 32-year-old was originally a first-round pick of the Alouettes in the 2016 CFL Draft. He spent three seasons with the team before joining the Ottawa Redblacks as a free agent in 2019. He then signed back with Montreal in 2020 where he remained through 2024, helping the team win a Grey Cup in 2023.
In total, Gagnon has played 99 career CFL regular-season games with Montreal and Ottawa, making 75 starts.
Collegiately, the native of L’Ancienne-Lorette, Que., played at Université Laval, helping the Rouge et Or win two Vanier Cups.
