The Grey Cup champion Montreal Alouettes have signed veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon to a one-year contract extension through next season, the team announced Thursday.
Lemon was eligible to become a free agent on Feb. 13.
The 35-year-old joined the Alouettes on July 24 after he was cut by the B.C. Lions in training camp due to their Canadian ratio.
The Alouettes went 12-4, including the post-season, after Lemon arrived in Montreal. He had 26 defensive tackles, nine sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble in 13 regular-season games.
The product of Charleston, S.C., also earned his 100th CFL sack.
His signing comes one day after the Alouettes signed quarterback Cody Fajardo to a one-year extension through the 2025 season.
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