The Montreal Alouettes have signed quarterback Davis Alexander to a three-year contract, a move that locks up a player looked upon to become the face of the franchise.
The 26-year-old Alexander was set to become a free agent in February.
Alexander had a breakout season in 2024, posting a 5-0 record while starting quarterback Cody Fajardo was injured.
Alexander went 105-for-151 for 1,347 passing yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions. He also rushed for 166 yards and three TDs on 24 carries.
“At just 26 years old, Davis is the future of this franchise,” Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia said Wednesday in a release. “This season, he was called upon to play in crucial games with us and he responded very well under pressure.”
Fajardo, the MVP of Montreal’s win over Winnipeg in the 2023 Grey Cup, is under contract through next year, when he’ll be 33.
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