The Alouettes lose a player to the Riders

The face of the Montreal Alouettes continues to change ahead of next season.

The organization has officially announced the departure of two impact players: formidable kick returner James Letcher Jr. and offensive line colossus Jamar McGloster.

While these departures mark the end of a chapter in Montreal, James Letcher Jr. didn't take long to find new work. Just minutes after the announcement of his release, the Saskatchewan Roughriders confirmed that they had signed the diminutive player, proving that his value remains high throughout the CFL.

Letcher Jr. leaves the “nest” after three seasons and 30 games played. Although his 2025 campaign was hampered by injuries, limiting his presence to nine games, he still racked up 904 combined yards on returns. He will be best remembered for his exceptional 2024 season, when he surpassed the 2,000-yard mark in 17 games, establishing himself as one of the most explosive weapons in the league.

Jamar McGloster: A major departure for the offensive line

Jamar McGloster is also leaving the city after joining the team in 2023. A reliable pillar, McGloster played in 26 games for Montreal, including 14 last season. His departure leaves a significant physical void to fill in protecting the Alouettes' quarterback, forcing management to explore new options on the free agent market or through the draft.

These administrative decisions demonstrate the Alouettes' management's desire to rejuvenate the roster or free up space under the salary cap for future strategic signings.

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