Montreal Alouettes sign LT Nick Callender to two-year extension

The Montreal Alouettes have signed offensive lineman Nick Callender to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through 2026.

The six-foot-six, 321-pound blocker has started all 11 games this season at left tackle, protecting the blindsided of Cody Fajardo and Davis Alexander. He was named an East Division all-star last season after playing in every game and helping the Alouettes to a Grey Cup victory.

“We are happy to count on Nick for two more seasons,” general manager Danny Maciocia said in a statement. “He’s been with us since 2021, he understands our system, and helps everyone around him get better because of his intensity.”

Since joining the Alouettes in 2021, Callender has started 46 of the 49 games he has played in. The Colorado State product previously spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts and XFL’s Houston Roughnecks.

The Alouettes (10-1) are on a bye this week. They will return to action on Friday, September 6 when they host the B.C. Lions.