Montreal, December, 12, 2022 – The Montreal Alouettes announced on Monday that American defensive back Nafees Lyon will be back with the club in 2023.
Lyon (5’10”, 184 lbs.) completed the last season with 52 defensive tackles. Acquired from the Edmonton Elks via trade last season, the 26-year-old intercepted a pass he returned for a touchdown in his first game in Montreal on September 9. 27 of his 52 defensive tackles were made in a Montreal uniform. He also registered six defensive tackles in the team’s two playoff games. The former UNC Charlotte 49er made four interceptions in two CFL seasons.
He had a pick-six in his Alouettes debut & he'll be back in 2023!
We have re-signed starting CB Nafees Lyon (@_Highflier8) to a one-year deal!
READ: https://t.co/nB7J9vQ10g pic.twitter.com/OcNoHVIoR3
— Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) December 12, 2022
The club announced that it has re-signed global receiver Kevin Kaya, as well as global running back Taku Lee.
The Alouettes also added the following players to the roster:
Akial Byer (A), DL, Missouri
Jose Maltos (G), K, Monterrey
Dionte Ruffin (A), DB, Western Kentucky
CJ Wright (A), DL, Georgia Southern
