Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander to make first CFL start against Tiger-Cats

Davis Alexander (10) sets up to throw during second half CFL football action against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Montreal, Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)

Davis Alexander will make his first CFL start Friday night when the Montreal Alouettes visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Alexander was listed atop Montreal's quarterback depth chart Thursday, ahead of veteran Caleb Evans and first-year player James Morgan.

The Portland State product replaced Evans in last week's 20-16 win over Saskatchewan, completing 15-of-18 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns in rallying Montreal (6-1) to the victory.

Evans got the start ahead of incumbent Cody Fajardo, who had been placed on the six-game injury list with a hamstring ailment.

Fajardo came off six-game injured list and resumed practising with Montreal this week but won't dress Friday.

Hamilton (2-5) has won two straight, including Sunday's 44-28 road decision in Edmonton.

- This report by The Canadian Press was first published on Aug. 1, 2024.