The Montreal Alouettes have traded quarterback Cody Fajardo to the Edmonton Elks in a move that sees both teams swap backup quarterbacks. Fajardo, 32, spent the last two seasons with Montreal, compiling a 16-12-1 record as a starter. Meanwhile, Edmonton has recently committed long-term to young starter Tre Ford.
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo scrambles during first quarter CFL Eastern Conference Final football action Saturday, November 9, 2024 in Montreal.“Not the way I imagined ending this chapter as I was hoping the book ended in Montreal,” Fajardo wrote on his Instagram account. “But life throws you curveballs, and champions adapt.
Bethel-Thompson completed his first season with Edmonton and is slated to become a free agent Feb. 11. That means Montreal will have until then to negotiate exclusively with Bethel-Thompson, after which the veteran quarterback will be able to entertain all other offers.Fajardo has one year remaining on his current deal but with a $200,000 bonus due Jan. 15 he could be asked to redo the contract.
“Cody is an accomplished CFL quarterback who will bring valuable experience to our locker room and organization,” Edmonton general manager Ed Hervey said in a statement. “We believe Cody can help this team and push Tre Ford to be the most successful quarterback he can be.”Fajardo, 32, spent the last two seasons with Montreal, compiling a 16-12-1 record as a starter.
“I’m grateful for your belief in me and the opportunity to be part of something special,” he said. “And to the passionate Montreal fans – you are truly one of a kind.Fajardo is a nine-year CFL veteran, having also spent time with the Toronto Argonauts, B.C. Lions, and Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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