Hamilton deals quarterback Johnny Manziel to the Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are hoping quarterback Johnny Manziel can help turn the season around before it's too late.
Montreal traded for the former Heisman Trophy winner acquiring the 25-year-old from Hamilton for defensive end Jamaal Westerman, receiver Chris Williams and two first-round draft selections.
Offensive linemen Tony Washington and Landon Rice are heading to Montreal alongside Manziel. The first-round picks that the Ticats will receive are for 2020 and 2021.
The Alouettes (1-4) have scored a league-low 69 points in five CFL games this season while also allowing a league-high 148 points against.
Als starting QB Drew Willy suffered his second injury of the season in Saturday's loss against Calgary, leaving head coach Mike Sherman to run with third-stringer Matt Shiltz.
Back-up Jeff Mathews, who replaced Willy in a Week 4 start, is also out four-to-six weeks with an injured foot.
Manziel is making a comeback in the CFL after being released by the Cleveland Browns in March 2016.
The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner at Texas A&M was 21-of-32 for 168 yards and a touchdown in two CFL exhibition games with Hamilton.