In the midst of a three-game losing streak, the Montreal Alouettes decided to pull out the checkbook to get their hands on an impact player.

General manager Danny Maciocia hired linebacker Darnell Sankey on Monday.

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The 28-year-old just won the XFL Championship with the Arlington Renegades. He had spent the previous two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and set a team mark for tackles (120) in one season. In fact, no one in the Canadian Football League (CFL) has made more tackles over the last two seasons than Sankey.

Recently, the California native asked the Renegades to release him for a chance in the NFL. However, he did not receive an invitation from the Goodell Circuit teams, which explains his return north of the border.

Sankey also played for the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL in 2021. He was previously part of the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions and La Saints organizations. New Orleans.

The veteran played six games for the Colts during the 2017 season.

The Alouettes have linebackers Avery Williams and Tyrell Richards on the injured list.

The “Als” also added American defensive lineman TD Moultry to their lineup and also released linebacker Brody Buck and defensive back Parnell Motley.

The Sparrows will be back in action this Friday when the Toronto Argonauts visit Percival Molson Stadium. Last Saturday, the Queen City Club delivered a 39-10 defeat of the Belle Province Club.