MONTREAL – The Canadian Football League announced its finalists for the year-end Most Outstanding Player Awards on Thursday and Alouettes linebacker Bear Woods as well as offensive tackle Jeff Perrett will respectively represent the East Division as its top defensive player and top offensive lineman.
Most Outstanding Defensive Player: Bear Woods
Woods, the leader of the Alouettes defensive squad this past season, amassed 126 defensive tackles, good for second in the, while setting a new team record. The 29-year-old also contributed in the turnover category, as he pilfered two passes, forced three fumbles and recovered one in 18 games. He also racked up five quarterbacks sacks and four tackles for losses.
Woods’ efforts throughout the season helped the Alouettes defence allow a league-low 32 touchdowns. The 415 points the team surrendered during the season, was the second lowest total in the CFL. The unit also led the League in red zone defence, as only 44,4% of opponents scored when they made their way inside the Alouettes 20-yard line.
