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Stevie Scott III, Tyrice Beverette return for Montreal Alouettes against Ottawa
by 3Down Staff June 27, 2026
The Montreal Alouettes will have significant additions on both sides of the football when they face the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday.
Offensively, running back Stevie Scott III is set to make his 2026 debut after missing the first three games with a hamstring injury suffered in practice. The six-foot-one, 231-pound ball-carrier started the team's last five regular-season games in 2025, rushing 86 times for 418 yards and one touchdown, and making 15 catches for 116 yards.
The 26-year-old remained in the starting lineup during the playoffs and had a brilliant performance in the East Semi-Final against Winnipeg, rushing 18 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns, and making three receptions for 29 yards. After a relatively quiet performance in the East Final, he rushed 15 times for 78 yards and one touchdown and caught three passes for 27 yards in the 112th Grey Cup against Saskatchewan.
Scott will overtake Travis Theis as the top back on the depth chart, though both are expected to see touches. Rookie Shomari Lawrence, who ran 12 times for 81 yards in three games, has been demoted to the practice roster.
Sunday will also see the return of star linebacker Tyrice Beverette, after he missed last week's loss to Edmonton with a neck injury. Beverette made six defensive tackles and one sack during the team's first two regular-season games. He was named All-CFL in each of his last two seasons and received the East Division's nomination for Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2024.
Over 96 career regular-season CFL games, Beverette has made 352 defensive tackles, 84 special teams tackles, 21 sacks, nine forced fumbles, seven interceptions, and two touchdowns. Bubba Bolden has been placed on the reserve roster to accommodate the move.
It isn't all good news for Montreal, however, as they will be without both of their starting cornerbacks. Lorenzo Burns (head) and Kabion Ento (hamstring) have both been placed on the one-game injured list. Don Callis will move into the starting role on the boundary, while rookie Faion Hicks makes his debut to the field. Fellow newcomer Gemon Green will dress as insurance.
The team has also made a minor change along the defensive line, with Kori Roberson Jr. being placed on the practice roster and Kylan Guidry being inserted into the lineup as a depth piece.
The Montreal Alouettes (2-1) will host the Ottawa Redblacks (0-2) at Percival Molson Stadium on Sunday, June 28, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Redblacks lost 44-24 to the Toronto Argonauts last week, while the Alouettes lost to the Edmonton Elks in overtime.
The weather forecast calls for a high of 28 degrees with a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 1200 in Ottawa or TSN 690 (English) or 99.5 Montreal (French) in Montreal.
https://3downnation.com/2026/06/27/stevie-scott-iii-tyrice-beverette-return-for-montreal-alouettes-against-ottawa/
Ottawa Redblacks without All-CFL receiver Eugene Lewis versus Alouettes
by 3Down Staff June 27, 2026
The Ottawa Redblacks have made nine changes to their lineup ahead of Sunday's clash with the Montreal Alouettes, highlighted by the loss of a superstar receiver.
Eugene Lewis has been placed on the one-game injured list after being limited in practice this week with a shoulder issue. Through two games, the 33-year-old has made seven catches for 95 yards. The three-time All-CFL target originally joined the Redblacks last season, making 75 catches for 1,012 yards and six touchdowns.
Binjimen Victor, who recorded 32 receptions for 331 yards and one touchdown with the Edmonton Elks last year, will make his Redblacks debut in place of Lewis.
Ottawa has also made changes to their offensive line, following the release of American right tackle Martez Ivey. Canadian Zack Pelehos will step in as the starter, while rookie draft pick Alassane Diouf dresses for the first time as a seventh option. Quarterback Jake Maier will have a pair of new backups as well, with Bryson Barnes and Nick Vattiato drawing in after Dru Brown was traded and Max Duggan released. Veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson has been signed, but isn't expected to report until next week.
Defensively, starting safety Alonzo Addae has been placed on the one-game injured list with a head injury. Scott Hutter, who notched two interceptions last week, will replace him. Amari Henderson makes his return to the lineup after a stint on the injured list and replaces Jeremy Lucien at field halfback, sending Shadwell Nkuba II back to the practice roster.
Major alterations have been made to the team's linebacking depth, as Canadian Lucas Cormier (oblique) and American special teams ace Brian Cole II (head) will spend this week on the one-game injured list. Rookie Jamie Pettway has also been demoted to the practice roster. Dressing in their places are former Argos linebacker Aaron Casey, defensive back Matt Barnes, and defensive ends Charlie Parks and Jessie Evans.
The Ottawa Redblacks (0-2) will visit the Montreal Alouettes (2-1) at Percival Molson Stadium on Sunday, June 28, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Redblacks lost 44-24 to the Toronto Argonauts last week, while the Alouettes lost to the Edmonton Elks in overtime.
The weather forecast calls for a high of 28 degrees with a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 1200 in Ottawa or TSN 690 (English) or 99.5 Montreal (French) in Montreal.
https://3downnation.com/2026/06/27/ottawa-redblacks-without-all-cfl-receiver-eugene-lewis-versus-alouettes/
One game left for the week. Wow, check out that OTT change-list. Dinwiddie is doing the Chris Jones in-season Tryouts(TM) schtick. He took out a bunch of no-names, and replaced them with a bunch of no-names. Way to go Dinwiddie!
There is zero hope for OTT this week. The only saving grace is it won't be a disgrace in front of OTT home fans.
Wow, OTT has Desj, McEwen, Vaccaro as their interior. On paper that is miles better than every other line. Not too sure about their T's though, and they're running 4 NAT OL. That puts them at 8 legit NAT starters -- weird.
As for MTL, they get much stronger with Scott "The WPG Killer" coming in, and Beverette back. Losing Ento will suck though -- but he's only on the 1G. I think they really miss Dequoy.
This game shouldn't even be close. Good luck to dinwiddie in Ottawa, but god himself couldn't turn that team around
Quote from: dd on June 28, 2026, 06:40:44 PMThis game shouldn't even be close. Good luck to dinwiddie in Ottawa, but god himself couldn't turn that team around
It will take years, but if they fire him at the end of year one they're idiots, after they gave Bob Dyce 3 full years.
Hot take... Marshall Ferguson & Paul LaPolice talk too much. They need to let the play by play breathe. And stop talking over the penalty calls. Sometimes less is more.
This is a no contest as the Als completely dominate the RBs. Jake Maier is not the answer as the RBs QB and is completely outclassed by Alexander.
Ottawa needs a TD but Maier throws a pic at the goal line....Montreal's D is just too much for the RBs
Philpot is so good - top 5 reciever in the CFL
Maier is clearly not at Alexander's level, particularly in terms of being mobile and extending plays, as well as arm strength. But he is not getting much help from his O-line or receivers. Philpot is great, as is Snead and Hollins.
We don't really have a number 1 receiver like Philpot unfortunately, just 2's and 3's.
Alexander is at another level compared to 2026 Collaros.
I don't see us being competitive against Montreal unless we find some way to improve.
not over yet. jake is outplaying davis this half
Quote from: Stats Junkie on June 28, 2026, 11:46:01 PMHot take... Marshall Ferguson & Paul LaPolice talk too much. They need to let the play by play breathe. And stop talking over the penalty calls. Sometimes less is more.
I'm not a huge Marshall Ferguson supporter in the first place.
Quote from: The Zipp on June 29, 2026, 01:05:21 AMnot over yet. jake is outplaying davis this half
for the moment.....Davis Alexander is a VG QB. Schools still out on Maier yet Dinwiddie seems to like him
Quote from: Lincoln Locomotive on June 29, 2026, 01:32:03 AMfor the moment.....Davis Alexander is a VG QB. Schools still out on Maier yet Dinwiddie seems to like him
He's doing much better in the 2nd half, his O-line wasn't providing much protection in the first half.
QuoteMaier is clearly not at Alexander's level, particularly in terms of being mobile and extending plays, as well as arm strength. But he is not getting much help from his O-line or receivers. Philpot is great, as is Snead and Hollins.
We don't really have a number 1 receiver like Philpot unfortunately, just 2's and 3's.
Alexander is at another level compared to 2026 Collaros.
I don't see us being competitive against Montreal unless we find some way to improve.
I don't know, Alexander didn't do much second half. Ottawa now within a field goal. Really, why does everyone say Montreal is so good. Philipot is good, everyone else is meh is my books.
Better game than expected.
QuoteHot take... Marshall Ferguson & Paul LaPolice talk too much. They need to let the play by play breathe. And stop talking over the penalty calls. Sometimes less is more.
Exactly. Can't stand boring lapolice on a broadcast. He's the worst. You need someone with a personality on colour, lapolice is brutal.
Ottawa to their credit kept it close and made Montreal look human in the second half. Maier looked much better getting a bit more protection. Alexander and the Montreal offense just too much to handle.
Very entertaining game in the end.
Quote from: dd on June 29, 2026, 02:07:44 AMExactly. Can't stand boring lapolice on a broadcast. He's the worst. You need someone with a personality on colour, lapolice is brutal.
I like LaPolice
But then I also like Duane Ford
I'm more interested in the content than the manufactured enthusiasm that someone like Dustin Nielson provides.
I loved Dunigan because he provided content and genuine enthusiasm
Pimpleto finally breaks one but it was too late.....the odds of recovering a short kickoff with 42 seconds remaining are poor....yet they made a game of it. Alexander is a beast and hats off to Maier for hanging in there in the 2nd half. Philpot is phenomenal with almost 200 yards receiving.
The Q1 Hollins TD was amazing. Something the CFL has been missing for years. Haven't seen flying moves like that since Burnham, Dressler & Flyin' Hawaiian.
That's what I'd love to see more of in the CFL. Those types of RECs are mega-rare these days.
Yes, even the crazy Kenny circus grabs don't look like that, laying out for it. What Kenny will try to do on an overthrow is climb the ladder and high-point it with 1 hand -- and he sometimes manages it!
OL Vacarro may not be ready for prime time yet. MTL D was picking on him and the C all 1st half. He may be the best DP ev-a, but he's still raw. I doubt Mafia would have started him week 1 if we had drafted him.
Quote from: bunker on June 29, 2026, 12:47:27 AMMaier is clearly not at Alexander's level, particularly in terms of being mobile and extending plays, as well as arm strength.
I won't argue about Alexander - the best QB in the league (if legs hold up). But Maier threw a couple of short/mid darts that were 2X the speed Zach can do. That one walk-in TD and the White TD later only worked because he threw it 100mph. Zach can't zip those and so DBs can close and disrupt or INT.
So whatever Maier's failings, short/mid-range arm strength is not lacking.
As for Zach, we need workarounds for the lack of speed or we're not going to win much of anything.
Lauther missed the convert, lol. Picking up where he left off after SSK. The FG streak is an illusion. He'll go back to sucking worse than Milo's final season.
I'm not sure about the "is it IP or is it OS" call/change 3Q3:46. In the closeup shot of the OL the LG snaps his head left before anyone is OS. That causes OTT to jump. Maybe they are saying it's allowed as teams do that when in PAS (for the noise), but there's no noise in MTL when MTL is on O!
Ok, even if it's allowed, when he jerks his head his hands move a bit on his knees -- you can't jerk your head that fast without something else wobbling a bit.
The LG did it on purpose to force an OS, and it shouldn't be allowed. Not sure how you stop it, though, as you can't really write a rule that says "when playing O in a hostile stadium".
Quote from: dd on June 29, 2026, 02:02:18 AMI don't know, Alexander didn't do much second half.
Because he's always getting crippled. He got nearly-Strev'd on a low illegal tackle in H1 and his shins must be killing him. He was lightning before that, and then poof fell off completely.
He did recover somewhat and then got himself a twisted ankle on a scramble.
Most other QBs would be out at that stage. But not Alexander.
Like I always add to "best QB" -- "when healthy". Problem is, he's rarely very healthy. His style means he'll take a ton of whacks. Good to see the hammy seems unperturbed... so far.
Is this the first time we've seen the new "victory ends it without hitting 0:00" rule apply? Bit weird to see guys walking on the field. OTT D looked a little confused. Might be a touch too NFLish for my tastes.
What if a team's bench gets this wrong somehow, and they are all on the field and the refs have to send them back?
Hardy is a baller. I've said for years if he ever shows up in FA, you gotta take him. He's exactly what we need -- a mid-range clutch bruising baller.
And did Maier look better than Zach in this game?? With probably a worse OL? Yikes. None of that game was garbage time. In it all H2. MTL fans sweating a little.
Quote from: Tecno on June 29, 2026, 12:13:19 PMI won't argue about Alexander - the best QB in the league (if legs hold up). But Maier threw a couple of short/mid darts that were 2X the speed Zach can do. That one walk-in TD and the White TD later only worked because he threw it 100mph. Zach can't zip those and so DBs can close and disrupt or INT.
So whatever Maier's failings, short/mid-range arm strength is not lacking.
As for Zach, we need workarounds for the lack of speed or we're not going to win much of anything.
I think the major thing for Maier is a lack of confidence but both Maier and Zach take that extra second or two to try and read the field and that's what gets them in trouble when a blitz is coming. Zach automatically shuffles back 2-3 steps on receiving the snap to get more clearance and a better view, it would be quicker to stand back further and retrain the Center so he can throw immediately once the ball hits his hands, like BLM and Harris often do.
Neither Maier nor Zach have the greatest mobility, if the play does not call for a roll out they often get trapped in the pocket with poor ability to escape.
I would add to that at least Maier throws the ball away vs take the 15 yard sack. Collaros has got to stop eating the ball for a 15 yard loss. Matt Nichol was the master at that
Quote from: dd on June 29, 2026, 09:49:21 PMI would add to that at least Maier throws the ball away vs take the 15 yard sack. Collaros has got to stop eating the ball for a 15 yard loss. Matt Nichol was the master at that
I didn't check for yards, but Zach and Maier have taken the same number of sacks so far this year, fyi.
All these P/FG/KO return TDs other teams are giving up makes you appreciate Mafia/MOS's emphasis on quality STers a little bit more, eh?
Quote from: Tecno on June 30, 2026, 04:04:01 AMAll these P/FG/KO return TDs other teams are giving up makes you appreciate Mafia/MOS's emphasis on quality STers a little bit more, eh?
Only if it translates to wins...
Quote from: Jesse on June 30, 2026, 11:29:12 AMOnly if it translates to wins...
The free TD a kick return TD provides usually wins you the game. I think all but one team that got a free TD won their game. It's like a freebie points cheat code.
Or, taken another way, if we had bad ST like a couple of teams have, how many more games would we LOSE if we gave up some ST TDs? It's hard enough to keep up with opponents as it is.
Yes, you also need a good O & D... not saying you can just get ST TDs! But I think some HCs/GMs neglect the 3rd phase somewhat. I'm not sure we ever have (in Mafia times).