Travis Theis Extended; Austin Mack Released
Published on January 26, 2026 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Montreal - The Montreal Alouettes announced today the signing of American running back Travis Theis to a two-year contract (2026-2027). The team has also reached an agreement with American defensive end David Perales (2026-2027) and released American wide receiver Austin Mack.
Theis (5'9", 208 lbs) enjoyed an impressive first season with the team, being named the Alouettes' Rookie of the Year. The 25-year-old carried the ball 70 times for 365 yards. A native of Pratt, Kansas City, he also caught 19 passes for 162 yards.
The former South Dakota standout demonstrated his versatility by returning 19 kickoffs for 364 yards and added 175 yards and one touchdown on 13 punt returns.
"Travis is capable of wearing many hats on our team and allows us to surprise our opponents at times," said Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia. "We were very pleased with his rookie season with us in 2025. We expect him to continue to grow, which will be very positive for our team."
Perales (6'3", 245 lbs) finished his career at Fresno State with 22.5 sacks, the sixth-highest total in the school's history. He started 13 of 14 games in 2022 and recorded the best season of his career with 11.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss. The San Jose, CA native also forced two fumbles, intercepted one pass, and knocked down five passes. The 26-year-old ranked seventh in the FBS in sacks. He joined Fresno State after beginning his collegiate career at Sacramento State.
The team also announced the release of American wide receiver Austin Mack (Ohio State).
"We released Austin to accommodate him and allow him to explore his options," said Danny Maciocia. "We appreciate the seasons he gave us in Montreal, and our lines of communication with him remain open."
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