GDT Tor at Mtl, Fri Jun 12, 6:00PM

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Montreal Alouettes swap three starters against Argonauts
by 3Down Staff  June 11, 2026

The Montreal Alouettes have made three changes to their starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Argonauts. The team issued its official depth chart on Thursday morning.

Marco Dubois will start at slotback in place of Cole Spieker, who has been placed on the six-game injured list due to an ankle injury he suffered in the team's season-opening win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Spieker is in his fifth season with Montreal, having made 152 career receptions for 1,948 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Dubois signed with the Alouettes in May following his release from the Ottawa Redblacks. The six-foot-four, 235-pound target mostly played fullback over seven seasons in the nation's capital but has been reverted back to receiver in La Belle Province, the same position he played collegiately at Université Laval.

Cyrille Hogan-Saindon will start at centre for Justin Lawrence, who was recently moved to the six-game injured list with an ankle injury he suffered in Week 1. Hogan-Saindon started four regular-season games at centre with Montreal in 2025 and previously started 29 games with the Redblacks to begin his career.

Arthur Hamlin will start at strong-side linebacker for Najee Murray, who has been placed on the one-game injured list with a foot issue. Now in his eighth year with Montreal, Murray has made 244 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, nine interceptions, three sacks, and two forced fumbles over 67 career regular-season games. Hamlin made four starts in 2025 — one at strong-side linebacker and three at safety.

Dubois, Hogan-Saindon, and Hamlin each dressed in depth roles last week. With three roster spots available, Montreal has promoted Canadian offensive lineman Braydon Noll, American linebacker Donovan Manuel, and American defensive back Don Callis to the active roster. Noll will be Hogan-Saindon's backup at centre, while Manuel and Callis will provide depth on defence.

The rest of Montreal's roster remains unchanged from last week when they beat the Tiger-Cats in Steeltown. Davis Alexander threw for 336 yards and two touchdowns in the victory, while Tyler Snead made nine receptions for 163 yards and one score.

The Montreal Alouettes (1-0) will host the Toronto Argonauts (0-0) at Percival Molson Stadium on Friday, June 12, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Argonauts were on a bye in Week 1, while the Alouettes are coming off an overtime victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

The weather forecast in Montreal calls for a high of 25 degrees and a 20 percent chance of rain. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada, and CFL+ in the United States and internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 1050 in Toronto, TSN 690 in Montreal, or 99.5 Montreal in French.

https://3downnation.com/2026/06/11/montreal-alouettes-swap-three-starters-against-argonauts/

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New-look Toronto Argonauts set depth chart against Alouettes
by 3Down Staff  June 11, 2026

The Toronto Argonauts have set their depth chart for their season-opening game against the Montreal Alouettes, marking a significant overhaul from last year.

Chad Kelly will start at quarterback with veterans Damonte Coxie, Makai Polk, Kevin Mital, and Dave Ungerer III in the receiving corps. The newcomer is Tyler Kahmann, who joined the team's practice roster last fall. This will be the first career regular-season game for the six-foot-three, 205-pound target, who caught 101 passes for 1,234 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior at Emporia State.

Sam Hicks, a standout from Abilene Christian University, has won the starting running back job. The 25-year-old rushed nine times for 66 yards and three touchdowns during the preseason, leading to the release of veteran Peyton Logan. Toronto finished last in rushing in 2025 and didn't retain any of their ball-carriers. Canadian draft pick Isaiah Smith will serve as the only backup.

The offensive line will have three new starters, including Indoor Football League standout Desmond Bland at left tackle, longtime NFL blocker Dakoda Shepley at right guard, and recent Blue Bombers release Kendall Randolph at right tackle. Peter Nicastro (centre) and Ryan Hunter (left guard) are the two incumbents.

Defensively, Ralph Holley will occupy one spot along the interior, while Global draft pick Soane Toia, a native of Tonga, will occupy the other spot. The team leader in sacks a year ago, Andrew Chatfield, will remain at one end, while free agent signee Jonathan Kongbo will make the second spot Canadian. Incumbents Cameron Judge and Isaac Darkangelo remain as the linebackers following the offseason departure of Wynton McManis.

In the secondary, Friday will mark the return of strongside linebacker Adarius Pickett, field halfback DaShaun Amos, and safety Robert Priester, who bumps last season's top rookie, Derek Slywka, out of the starting lineup. Benjie Franklin and Tavarus McFadden remain entrenched as the corners, while rookie James Ceasar has won the job at boundary halfback.

Projected starters Jake Herslow and DeWayne Hendrix were ruled out on Wednesday. Both have been placed on the one-game injured list, while rookie receiver Nolan Ulm has been moved to the six-game injured list. Receiver Dymere Miller and offensive lineman Brandon Kemp will begin the year on the reserve roster as healthy scratches.

The Toronto Argonauts (0-0) will visit the Montreal Alouettes (1-0) at Percival Molson Stadium on Friday, June 12, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Argonauts were on a bye in Week 1, while the Alouettes are coming off an overtime victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

The weather forecast in Montreal calls for a high of 25 degrees and a 20 percent chance of rain. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada, and CFL+ in the United States and internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 1050 in Toronto, TSN 690 in Montreal, or 99.5 Montreal in French.

https://3downnation.com/2026/06/11/new-look-toronto-argonauts-set-depth-chart-against-alouettes/

[Blueforlife]

Philpot world class talent, work class catch

Generational talent

[The Zipp]

hate to say it but for a guy that hasn't played in a year - Kelly looks OK

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Entertaining game. Kelly is far from my favourite person, but he's playing well. Alexander also. Both teams have a nice set of receivers.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Snead and Philpot are dangerous.

More dangerous than Wilson.

[The Zipp]

bad throw by Kelly

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Theiss has a dimension that Brady lacks, where he can bounce outside and has enough speed to get around the edge.

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Grants still got it, impressive at his age

[The Zipp]

liam H having a tough night

[The Zipp]

both of these qbs can sling it

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both of these qbs can sling it

Receivers letting them down tonight. Rare for Snead.

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Kelly really forcing long throws into coverage.