The Montreal Alouettes have signed Canadian defensive back Marc-Antoine Dequoy to a contract extension through the 2025 season.
The six-foot-three, 200-pound DB amassed 38 defensive tackles while making four interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown, in 17 starts with the Als in 2022. The 28-year-old also made four special teams tackles.
“Marc-Antoine is one of the fastest players in our league and is bursting with talent,” general manager Danny Maciocia said in a statement. “We are very pleased with this contract extension, as he will be with us for several years, and he will continue to assert himself both on and off the field.”
The Alouettes’ second-round, 14th overall pick in the 2020 CFL Draft played eight games in his rookie season in 2021. He collected one defensive tackle and eight on special teams.
“I am very excited to extend my adventure with the Alouettes. I have the opportunity to play at home in front of my family, friends and amazing fans,” Dequoy said in a statement. “I can’t wait to start the season. Things are looking promising with a new owner and president, coach [Jason] Maas and the addition of many talented players.”
In 2020, Dequoy took part in Green Bay Packers rookie mini-camp.
The l’Île-Bizard, QC native played four seasons with the Université de Montréal Carabins, helping the team reach the 2019 Vanier Cup game. In 2017, 2018 and 2019, he was named to the RSEQ all-star All-Canadian teams.
