We don’t yet know who will replace Brian Harelimana in the Alouettes’ roster, but it seems we already know who will replace defensive back Nafees Lyon against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Lyon did not train with their teammates on Wednesday near the Olympic Stadium. Rather, it is Kabion Ento, who is currently part of the training roster, who instead took his place during the various defense rehearsals.
It is not known the nature of the injury to Lyon, who had trained with the group earlier this week. Against the Ottawa Redblacks in Week 1, he made three tackles.
Acquired from the Edmonton Elks last season, Lyon started six games with the Alouettes, making 27 tackles and intercepting a pass, returning 52 yards for a touchdown.
Harelimana was released by the Alouettes on Sunday. The Quebec linebacker, fourth-round pick of the Alouettes in 2020, had just signed a new two-year contract last April.
On Monday, head coach Jason Maas explained that Harelimana suffered congestion at his position.
He will be replaced by a player whose name is currently on the Alouettes’ injured list.
Currently, linebacker Bryce Notree, defensive back Kerfalla Exumé and defensive end Avery Williams are on the one-game injured list. The Alouettes must provide their roster of 45 players 24 hours before their next meeting, which will take place on Friday, when they visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.