The Montreal Alouettes have signed American linebacker Jawuan Johnson and American defensive back Jarnor Jones.
Johnson spent the 2019 season with the Seattle Seahawks after a season with the TCU Horned Frogs, following a transfer from Northern Illinois University.
The six-foot, 223-pound native of East St. Louis, Ill. completed his collegiate career with 214 tackles, 31.5 tackles for losses, five sacks, seven interceptions, and five fumble recoveries. The 25-year-old also knocked down four passes and scored three defensive touchdowns.
Get game analysis, stats, and more daily at 3pm
Here’s exactly what you’ll get.
- Canadian football's biggest stories
- Smart game analysis
- Every CFL transaction covered with exclusive insight
Jones is making a return to the Alouettes after registering 23 defensive tackles and 11 special teams tackles with the team in 17 games in 2019.
The six-foot-three, 209-pound defender made 78 tackles and three sacks in 23 games with the Iowa State University Cyclones. The 27-year-old signed deals with the Atlanta Falcons and Winnipeg Blue Bombers prior to his time in Montreal.
From 3DownNation Reporters
B.C. Lions
3DownNation CFL power rankings:
Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders release Montréal product Kaylyn St-Cyr, nine others
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Jack Coan, Trevor Harris compete to outwork each other with Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign undrafted Canadian DB Trae Tomlinson
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Mike O’Shea defends Willie Jefferson’s declining sack numbers
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Matthew Shiltz inks one-day contract to retire with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Toronto Argonauts
Toronto Argonauts cut incumbent starter Spencer Brown, nine others
Toronto Argonauts
Toronto Argonauts sign Alex Teubner after release from B.C.
Ottawa Redblacks
Ottawa Sooners building star-studded CFL coaching staff in CJFL
