Philippe Gagnon (Canadian football)

Philippe Gagnon

Gagnon with the Montreal Alouettes in 2022
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position	Offensive lineman
Roster status	Active
CFL status	National
Personal information
Born	(1992-08-21) August 21, 1992 (age 33) L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, Canada
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	311 lb (141 kg)
Career information
University	Laval
CFL draft	2016: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Career history
2016–2018	Montreal Alouettes
2019	Ottawa Redblacks
2020–2024	Montreal Alouettes
2025–present	Saskatchewan Roughriders
Awards and highlights
Grey Cup champion (2023)
Stats at CFL.ca

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

1. "Alouettes sign top three picks". Montreal Alouettes. May 25, 2016.
2. "Gagnon headlines trio of Redblacks signings". CFL. February 13, 2019.
3. "Redblacks release Canadian OL Philippe Gagnon". 3DownNation. March 16, 2020.
4. "Philippe Gagnon is back in the nest". Montreal Alouettes. March 19, 2020.
5. "Alouettes load up on local talent today!". MontrealAlouettes.com. December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
6. "Transactions – Football Player Trades and Signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved February 11, 2025.
7. "Official 2025 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League . Retrieved February 11, 2025.
8. "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