CFL.ca’s Top of the Depth Chart series offers an early, speculative look at how each team’s roster could shape up, highlighting potential starters and key position battles ahead of training camp.

“Free agency wasn’t a fireworks show because it didn’t need to be.”

That was Marshall Ferguson’s early assessment of the Montreal Alouettes soon after the start of free agency.

The Alouettes really haven’t added that much since that article. Instead, their off-season has been marked by many contract extensions to proven veterans. This is a team that can absolutely win the 113th Grey Cup in 2026 as long as Davis Alexander’s hamstring holds up.

This will not be the most explosive edition of the ‘Top of the Depth Chart’ series. Think of it more as a reminder about what the best team in the East Division looks like.

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My favourite statistic related to Davis Alexander is that Montreal outscored their opponents by more than a dozen points and over 400 yards of offence whenever Davis started. A full season with Davis should translate into well over 4,000 yards and close to 30 touchdowns. One notable free agent to land in Montreal is former Ottawa REDBLACK Dustin Crum, who provides security and a change of pace look near the goal line.

RUNNING BACK/FULLBACK

After a decent regular season, the Alouettes rookie running back, Stevie Scott III, exploded in the playoffs with 259 yards on the ground and an additional 66 receiving yards. At 26 years old, Scott is starting to hit his physical prime and could become the next workhorse back in the East.

A steady presence for the Ottawa REDBLACKS for the past seven years as a blocker and special teams contributor, Marco Dubois has landed in Montreal. I’m rooting for Dubois to more than double the one career rushing attempt he had in Ottawa. Give the man the ball!

If continuity and familiarity across an offensive line is cool, then consider Montreal’s line the Ryan Gosling of the CFL.

At left tackle, when he is not winning East Division All-CFL awards (three times), Nick Callender is calling Montreal his home for his sixth straight year.

Next to Nick is first-time All-CFLer Pier-Olivier Lestage, who was rewarded with a shiny new three-year contract........

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