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MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes announced on Tuesday that all-star linebacker Chip Cox will return with the Alouettes in 2018. Cox agreed to a one-year contract and will play a 12th season with the Alouettes.
The 34-year-old won two Grey Cups with the Alouettes in 2009 and 2010. He was the CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2013 and was elected a CFL All-Star in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013. He was also named an East Division All-Star six times: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. The Columbus, OH native is the team’s all-time career leader with 901 defensive tackles.
“Chip is one of our leaders on defence,” said General Manager Kavis Reed. “Over the years, he’s won individual awards all while being part of championship teams. That experience is a great asset for our team. We know that Chip will be a true mentor for younger players.”
In 2017, Cox started 15 games with the team making 67 defensive tackles, adding one on special teams, while knocking down four passes. He played 176 career-games with the Alouettes, including 171 as a starter.
The Alouettes also announced the following transactions on Tuesday:
Players released:
Alton Howard (I) R, Tennessee
Drico Johnson (I) DB, UCF
Zackary Medeiros (N) P, Western Ontario
Josh Robinson (I) RB, Mississippi State
