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Alouettes sign defensive lineman Jermaine McElveen to 2-year deal

Jermaine McElveen #98 of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and his son Jermaine Jr. celebrate following the Roughriders 45-23 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the 101st Grey Cup Championship Game at Mosaic Stadium on November 24, 2013 in Regina, Canada. Jeff Gross/Getty Images

MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes announced on Thursday that they have signed import defensive lineman Jermaine McElveen to a two-year contract.

McElveen spent the first four seasons of his CFL career with the Alouettes from 2008 to 2011, and played on two Grey Cup champion teams with Montreal.

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He played the last two years with Saskatchewan, and is the second member of the defending Grey Cup champs to sign with Montreal in as many days, joining linebacker Diamond Ferri, who signed with the Alouettes on Wednesday.

“Jermaine is a character guy. He really cares,” explained Alouettes general manager and coach Jim Popp. “He’s a versatile defensive lineman who can play inside or outside.”

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