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By Regan Tate

Cody Fajardo signs two-year deal with the Alouettes

Feb 14, 2023 | 11:15 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Former Saskatchewan Roughrider quarterback Cody Fajardo is on his to Montreal.

Fajardo signed a two-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes on Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency.

Last week, former Alouettes quarterback Trevor Harris agreed to a deal with the Roughriders.

Fajardo, 30, spent the past three seasons with Saskatchewan, leading the Riders to the West Division final in 2019 and ’21. He threw for 3,360 yards last season in 17 regular-season games, which he played with a persistent knee ailment. Fajardo had 16 touchdown strikes but also threw a career-high 13 interceptions.

Fajardo also ran for 357 yards and eight TDs in 2022. The Riders allowed a CFL-high 77 sacks last season.

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In a message to Rider fans Fajardo stated, ” I gave you everything I had, from the injuries, to the blood, sweat, and tears…it’s unfortunate it has to end this way and not with a parade and confetti.

He also said Saskatchewan will always hold a special place in his heart as that is where his son Lucas was born.