“I’m biased, so I can’t really answer that.”

The 2026 season will long remain etched in Davis Alexander's memory.

The Montreal Alouettes quarterback has just received the Canadian Football League's most prestigious individual award, the George Reed Trophy, presented to the league's Most Valuable Player of the season.

This recognition rewards an exceptional season during which the No. 10 showcased the full extent of his talent. The verdict from media members leaves little room for doubt: Alexander received 40 first-place votes out of a possible 52.

His teammate Tyson Philpot received the remaining 12 votes, underscoring the importance of both players to Montreal's success.

Head coach Jason Maas made no secret of his admiration for his quarterback, while acknowledging that it was difficult for him to remain impartial. For his part, offensive lineman Pier-Olivier Lestage noted just how different the Montreal offense could be when Alexander was unavailable.

Offensive coordinator Anthony Calvillo also shares this enthusiasm and believes he is currently working with a quarterback who possesses exceptional qualities.

At 28, Alexander becomes the first Alouettes player to receive this honor since the legendary Anthony Calvillo in 2009. He thus joins a very select group of seven players in the organization's history.

A Redemption Season After a Difficult Year

This award holds special significance for Alexander. In 2025, his first season as a starter was derailed by two hamstring injuries that caused him to miss ten games.

Determined not to let that happen again, he devoted much of his offseason to improving his physical conditioning and preparation.

The results spoke for themselves. Alexander played in nearly the entire regular season before the Alouettes decided to rest him for the final two games to save him for the playoffs.

The Montreal team finished first in the overall standings with a record of 14 wins and four losses.

After learning the news a few days before the official announcement, the quarterback quickly called his family in the western United States. It was an emotional moment.

Alexander can now savor this recognition, but his goal remains clear: to lead the Alouettes to a Grey Cup victory.

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