The Montreal Alouettes waived veteran defensive lineman Sewell

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.

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