The Montreal Alouettes have traded away the quarterback who led the team to their last Grey Cup win after choosing to move forward with Davis Alexander as their No. 1.
On Tuesday, the team announced they have acquired the rights to American quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson from the Edmonton Elks in exchange for Cody Fajardo.
Bethel-Thompson had 3,748 passing yards and 24 touchdowns in 16 games with the Elks in 2024. He is set to become a free agent on Feb. 11, 2025.
Bethel-Thompson previously played with the New Orleans Breakers in the United States Football League (USFL) in 2023 and before that with the Toronto Argonauts for five seasons, leading the team to a Grey Cup in 2022.
“McLeod is a veteran in the CFL, and he could be a great backup for our team,” said Danny Maciocia, Montreal Alouettes general manager, in the team statement.
“I thank Cody for his two years in Montreal; he has been a true leader both in the locker room and on the field. I wish him the best of luck in Edmonton.”