Philippe Gagnon (Canadian football)
| Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
Gagnon with the Montreal Alouettes in 2022 | |
| Born: | August 21, 1992 L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, Canada |
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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 |
| 2020–2024 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2025–present | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Philippe Gagnon (born August 21, 1992) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
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
Montreal Alouettes (first stint)
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
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)
On March 19, 2020, it was announced that Gagnon had re-signed with the Alouettes on a one-year contract.[4] He re-signed with the team on December 17, 2020.[5] He became a free agent upon the expiration of his contract on February 11, 2025.[6][7]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On February 11, 2025, it was announced that Gagnon had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[8]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Transactions – Football Player Trades and Signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ "Official 2025 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ "Riders Sign 2024 Rushing Touchdown Leader Tommy Stevens". Saskatchewan Roughriders. February 11, 2025.
External links
- Saskatchewan Roughriders bio
- Media related to Philippe Gagnon at Wikimedia Commons