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Montreal Alouettes Add DL Derek Wiggan, RB Sean Thomas Erlington on First Day of Free Agency

The Montreal Alouettes started the first day of CFL free agency with a bang, signing defensive lineman Derek Wiggan and running back Sean Thomas Erlington on Tuesday.

In the midst of a busy offseason for the Montreal Alouettes, the club kicked off the CFL free agency period by signing two players to contracts. Former Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Derek Wiggan and former Hamilton Tiger-Cats running back Sean Thomas Erlington agreed to terms with the Als.

Wiggan is a long-time veteran of the CFL who has played his entire career for the Stamps after being selected in the fourth round of the CFL Draft. The best season of his CFL career came in 2019, when he produced career highs in total tackles (37) and sacks (4). He also won a Grey Cup with the team in 2018.

He finished the 2023 season with 16 tackles and four sacks while appearing in 18 games last year.

Sep 5, 2022; Hamilton, Ontario, CAN; Hamilton Tiger-Cats running back Sean Thomas Erlington (31) carries the ball past Toronto Argonauts lineman Dewayne Hendrix (99) in the first half of the annual Labor Day Classic at Tim Hortons Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Former Tiger-Cat Sean Thomas Erlington will be joining Montreal's ground game in 2024.

After going to school in Montreal, Erlington returns home following six seasons with the Tiger-Cats. He was selected by Hamilton in the eighth round of the 2017 CFL Draft and has rushed for 1,170 yards and six scores in 65 games.

The Als also announced the additions of Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund and Tevin Jones, with both signings being previously reported last week. Tuesday was the first day CFL players can officially sign with teams.

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