(Montreal) The Montreal Alouettes acquired running back Walter Fletcher from the Edmonton Elks on Tuesday for a sixth-round pick in the 2023 Canadian Football League Draft.
Posted at 11:50 a.m.
The Alouettes announced the news in a press release, shortly before their training session for their next game, which will take place this Thursday in Toronto, against the Argonauts.
The announcement comes just days after the Montreal squad learned that star running back William Stanback will miss six games due to a left ankle injury suffered last Thursday in Calgary during the team’s inaugural game.
The Alouettes lost this game by a score of 30-27.
The 25-year-old from Columbia, Maryland, Fletcher played in 11 games in his first season with the Elks in 2021. He rushed for 302 yards on 67 carries and added 177 yards through the air on 22 passes captured.
The acquisition of Fletcher will add depth to the Montreal roster, general manager Danny Maciocia said in the team’s official statement.
“Walter delivered the goods every time his name was called and he is very talented. He knows our league and he’s a big asset for us,” added Maciocia.