Frédéric Chagnon
| No. 49 Montreal Alouettes | |
 Chagnon with the Montreal Alouettes in 2022 | |
| Born: | November 20, 1992 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 233 lb (106 kg) |
| University | Montreal |
| CFL draft | 2017, Round: 3, Pick: 24 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2017–2019 | BC Lions |
| 2020–2021 | Montreal Alouettes* |
| 2021 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| 2022–present | Montreal Alouettes |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career stats | |
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Frédéric Chagnon (born November 20, 1992) is a Canadian football linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career[edit]
Chagnon played U Sports football with the Montreal Carabins where he was a member of the 50th Vanier Cup championship team.
Professional career[edit]
BC Lions[edit]
Chagnon was selected in the third round and 24th overall by the BC Lions in the 2017 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 23, 2017.[1] He played for the Lions for three years where he appeared in 51 regular season games, recording 26 special teams tackles over his tenure with the team. He became a free agent on February 11, 2020 upon the expiration of his rookie contract.[2]
Montreal Alouettes (first stint)[edit]
Chagnon joined the Montreal Alouettes as a free agent on February 12, 2020.[3] However, he did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season and he was released on July 22, 2021.[4]
Ottawa Redblacks[edit]
On July 26, 2021, it was announced that Chagnon had been signed by the Ottawa Redblacks.[5] He scored his first career touchdown following a blocked punt on October 6, 2021 against the Toronto Argonauts.[6] He played in all 14 regular season games where he had one defensive tackle and six special teams tackles while also filling in as a long snapper. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022.[7]
Montreal Alouettes (second stint)[edit]
On February 8, 2022, it was announced that Chagnon had re-signed with the Alouettes.[8] He began the 2022 season on the practice roster, but made his Alouettes debut in Week 3 after fellow linebacker Chris Ackie was moved to the injured list.[9][10] He played in 16 regular season games where he had six special teams tackles.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Lions sign seven members of draft class - Article - TSN". 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
- ^ "Alouettes add four Quebecers to the roster". Montreal Alouettes. February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- ^ "Joseph Zema feels confident". Montreal Alouettes. July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ @REDBLACKS (July 26, 2021). "The REDBLACKS are happy to announce the signing of Canadian linebacker, Frederic Chagnon" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Argos roll past Redblacks to remain perfect at home". Canadian Football League. October 6, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Back in the nest". Montreal Alouettes. February 8, 2022.
- ^ a b "Alexandre Gagné". Montreal Alouettes. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. November 3, 2022.