(Montreal) After their first of three weeks off on the calendar, the Montreal Alouettes returned to work on Monday near the Olympic Stadium. But a familiar face was missing: that of Brian Harelimana.
The Alouettes released Harelimana on Sunday, announcing it on his social media.
The Quebec linebacker was a fourth-round pick for the Alouettes in 2020. The former University of Montreal Carabins color holder has lined up 27 times with the Montreal football club since – including the first game of the 2023 season – collecting 12 tackles on defense, six more on special teams, and three sacks, in addition to having caused a fumble.
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Brian Harelimana
The six-foot-two, 228-pound athlete had just signed a new two-year pact last April.
According to head coach Jason Maas, Harelimana is suffering from congestion at his position. Maas indicated that one of the players whose name will be removed from the injured list this week, without specifying which one, could perform the same job as the 27-year-old Laval resident.
Currently, linebacker Bryce Notree, defensive back Kerfalla Exumé and defensive end Avery Williams are on the one-game injured list. The Alouettes are not required to withdraw their name until 48 hours before their next game if they wish to add one of these players to their roster of 45 players.
The Alouettes will play their next game on Friday when they visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.