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Montreal Alouettes release veteran defensive lineman Sewell – Winnipeg Free Press

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MONTREAL – Almondo Sewell hit the free agent market a little early.

The Montreal Alouettes announced on Thursday that the veteran defensive lineman has granted his release request.

CFL free agency begins Tuesday at noon ET.

Montreal Alouettes' Almondo Sewell sacks BC Lions' Vernon Adams Jr. during the second half of a CFL football game, Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Vancouver, BC. The Montreal Alouettes announced on Thursday that the veteran defensive lineman has granted his release request. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Montreal Alouettes' Almondo Sewell sacks BC Lions' Vernon Adams Jr. during the second half of a CFL football game, Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Vancouver, BC. The Montreal Alouettes announced on Thursday that the veteran defensive lineman has granted his release request. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Sewell, 37, had 14 tackles and a sack in 16 regular-season games last season and helped Montreal win the Gray Cup.

The six-foot-four, 288-pound All-American spent three seasons with Montreal (2021-23) after nine campaigns with the Edmonton Elks (2011-19).