Christophe Normand

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Christophe Normand
No. 38     Free Agent
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Normand with the Alouettes in 2022
Born: (1991-10-17) October 17, 1991 (age 31)
Bromont, Quebec
Career information
StatusSuspended
CFL status National
Position(s) Fullback
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight238 lb (108 kg)
University Laval
CFL Draft 2015 / Round: 4 / Pick: 33
Drafted by Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
2015–2017 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2018 Edmonton Eskimos
2019–2022 Montreal Alouettes
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Christophe Normand (born October 17, 1991) is a professional Canadian football fullback who is currently a free agent. He played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers , Edmonton Eskimos and Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Normand played CIS football for the Laval Rouge et Or and was part of the 2012 and 2013 Vanier Cup championship teams.

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Professional career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Normand was drafted in the fourth round, 33rd overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2015 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 21, 2015. [1] He played three seasons in Winnipeg, appearing in 42 games. He carried the ball 11 times for 86 yards and caught 10 passes for 53 yards, made two defensive tackles and seven special teams tackles, and returned one kickoff.

Edmonton Eskimos

Normand spent the 2018 season with the Edmonton Eskimos where he played in 15 regular season games. He contributed with three receptions for 21 yards and seven special teams tackles.

Montreal Alouettes

Normand signed as a free agent with the Alouettes on February 12, 2019, to a two-year contract. [2] He re-signed with the Alouettes on December 17, 2020. [3] After becoming a free agent in February 2022, Normand and the Alouettes agreed to a new contract on April 12, 2022. [4] On August 25, 2022 Normand was arrested and is facing two summary charges of luring a minor for sexual purposes. The incident allegedly took place on August 9 in Bromont, Quebec. [5] The following day the Alouettes suspended Normand. [6] He was released by the team on September 1, 2022. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bombers Ink Draft Pick Chris Normand". May 21, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Alouettes sign Christophe Normand and Spencer Wilson". February 12, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Alouettes load up on local talent today!". MontrealAlouettes.com. December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Alouettes sign Canadian fullback Normand to two-year deal - TSN.ca". TSN. The Canadian Press. 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  5. ↑ 3Down Staff (2022-08-26). "Montreal Alouettes' fullback Christophe Normand charged with luring a minor for sexual purposes". 3DownNation. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
  6. ↑ "Alouettes suspend fullback Normand in response to luring allegation - TSN.ca". TSN. The Canadian Press. 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
  7. ↑ 3Down Staff (2022-09-01). "Montreal Alouettes release suspended fullback Christophe Normand". 3DownNation. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
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