Alouettes release veterans Anwar Stewart and Danny Desriveaux
Published on February 8, 2012 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Montreal, February 8, 2012 - The Montreal Alouettes announced on Wednesday that veteran import defensive end Anwar Stewart and non-import receiver Danny Desriveaux were released by the club.
"On behalf of the Montreal Alouettes, I would like to thank both players for their contributions both on the field and in the Montreal community," said Alouettes owner Bob Wetenhall. "Anwar has been a leader on this team throughout his career and he will always be a member of the Alouettes family. We wish him continued success."
An 11-year CFL veteran, Stewart spent 10 years with the Alouettes, helping lead the team to Grey Cup Championships in 2002, 2009 and 2010. The 35-year-old holds the club's all-time record for career quarterback sacks with 66. The CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2004, Stewart was named a CFL All-Star in 2004 and 2009.
Desriveaux spent five seasons with the Alouettes after being drafted 43rd overall by Montreal at the 2006 CFL Draft. The 30-year-old Laval native won the Grey Cup with the Alouettes in 2009 and 2010.
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