Montreal, Jan. 18, 2010 - Montreal Alouettes’ Vice President and General Manager Jim Popp announced today that veteran defensive end John Bowman, who was one of the club’s potential free agents, has re-signed for two years plus an option. Veteran offensive tackle Jeff Perrett has also extended his contract with the club through the 2012 season.

''We're happy to have both John and Jeff commit to stay with us for the long term. They have both been a major part of our recent success and will be keys to our future as well,'' Popp said. “These are two of the hardest-working and committed athletes both on and off the field.”

Bowman (6’3”, 250 lbs) started 18 games at defensive end in 2009 and was named to the East Division All-Star team after leading the CFL with 12 sacks and five forced fumbles, while finishing second on the Alouettes with five tackles for losses. He also recorded 34 defensive tackles and two special teams tackles.

Perrett (6’7”, 320 lbs) started all of the Alouettes’ 18 regular season games in 2009, as well as the playoffs and the Grey Cup for a second consecutive season. He was a key part of an offence that scored at least 600 points for a second straight season.