Alouettes announce hiring of new quarterback

A blow for the Montreal Alouettes: on Wednesday, the team confirmed that quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson will be out for at least six weeks.

With an injured right elbow, the veteran won't be able to contribute in the short term – bad news for the Montrealers, who are 5-4 and coming off back-to-back losses.

To fill the void, the organization has announced the signing of Cameron Dukes, a six-foot, 210-pound American quarterback. A Kentucky native, Dukes played all 18 games of the 2023 season with the Toronto Argonauts, racking up 760 passing yards and two touchdowns. In 2024, he shined with 1,444 yards and seven touchdowns through the air, in addition to adding 321 yards and four majors on the ground.

Bethel-Thompson, who took over from Davis Alexander (perfect 4-0 as starter), failed to maintain the same level of performance, posting a 1-4 record. His last outing, a heartbreaking 23-22 loss to the Edmonton Elks, led head coach Jason Maas to hand the starting role to Caleb Evans for Saturday's clash against the British Columbia Lions.

Defensive changes to revive the machine

At the same time, the Alouettes have made adjustments to their defensive line-up. American defensive back Brandin Dandridge (Missouri Western State University) and American defensive lineman Byron Vaughns (Baylor) have been released. These decisions are aimed at injecting new blood and preparing a turnaround for the second half of the season.

The rest of the campaign will be decisive for Montreal, who will have to deal with these major changes while hoping for a rapid return of their key players.

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