Alouettes cut nine from training camp roster, including Jerry Rice Jr.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Donald Celiscar (39) knocks down the pass intended for Montreal Alouettes' Jerry Rice Jr. (82) during the second half of pre-season CFL action in Winnipeg Wednesday, June 8, 2016. (John Woods/CP)

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes cut nine players from their training camp roster on Tuesday, including Jerry Rice Jr., the son of Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice.

The older Rice won three Super Bowls during his career with the San Francisco 49ers.

Canadian offensive lineman Quinn Lawlor was also cut, along with eight imports. Besides Rice, offensive lineman Vincent Brown, linebacker Kyle Elsworth, running back Jewel Hampton, defensive backs Victor Hampton and Nathan Slaughter, wide receiver Demarlon Morris and defensive end Diaheem Watkins were also released.

American linebacker Bear Woods had to return home for personal reasons and will join the team in the near future. He was placed on the suspended players list.<

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