Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal
 Lemieux-Cardinal with the Montreal Alouettes in 2025 | |
| No. 90 – Montreal Alouettes | |
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| Position | Defensive lineman |
| Roster status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 17, 1996 |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 243 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| CEGEP | Collège André-Grasset |
| University | Montreal (2017–2022) |
| CFL draft | 2022: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal (born December 17, 1996) is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Montreal.
Early life
[edit]Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal was born on December 17, 1996.[1] He is originally from Outremont, Quebec, in Montreal.[2] He grew up a Montreal Alouettes fan.[2] Lemieux-Cardinal played CEGEP football at Collège André-Grasset.[1]
University career
[edit]Lemieux-Cardinal played U Sports football for the Montreal Carabins of the Université de Montréal from 2017 to 2022.[3][4] In 2018, he returned an interception 78 yards for a touchdown in a 75–3 win over Concordia.[3] The 2020 U Sports football season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][3] Lemieux-Cardinal played in seven games in 2021, recording 13.5 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.[3] For his performance during the 2021 season, Lemieux-Cardinal earned first-team All-Canadian, RSEQ Lineman of the Year, and RSEQ All-Star honors.[6] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology.[7]
Despite coming off a strong season, Lemieux-Cardinal went undrafted in the 2022 CFL draft at the age of 25.[7][5] He then returned to Montreal for his final season of U Sports eligibility.[3] He played in seven games during the 2022 season, totaling 17 tackles, 5.5 sacks, one fumble recovery, and two pass breakups.[3] He was named a second-team All-Canadian and an RSEQ All-Star.[6] Lemieux-Cardinal finished his U Sports career with totals of 72.5 tackles, 20.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one interception, and seven pass breakups.[3] While still playing for the Carabins, he also attended HEC Montréal as a graduate student studying business managememt.[6]
Professional career
[edit]Ottawa Redblacks
[edit]Lemieux-Cardinal signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League on January 20, 2023.[3] He was released on May 22, 2023.[8]
Montreal Alouettes
[edit]Lemieux-Cardinal was signed to the practice roster of the Montreal Alouettes on September 1, 2024.[9] He was promoted to the active roster on September 13, and made his CFL debut on September 14 against the Calgary Stampeders, playing one snap on special teams as a 27-year-old rookie.[9][2] He was moved back to the practice roster on September 17, released on September 27, and signed to the practice roster again on October 23, 2024.[9] He became a free agent after the 2024 season.
Lemieux-Cardinal was signed to the Alouettes' practice roster on July 28, 2025.[10] He was promoted to the active roster on August 7, moved back to the practice roster again on August 12, promoted to the active roster again on August 15, moved back to the practice roster again on August 19, and promoted to the active roster once again the next day.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "PHILIPPE LEMIEUX-CARDINAL". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c Rioux, Benoit (September 17, 2024). "Des secondes inoubliables pour Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal dans l'uniforme des Alouettes de Montréal". Le Journal de Montréal. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Heilman Michael (January 21, 2023). "Redblacks sign former Montreal defensive lineman Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal". BGMSportsTrax.com. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ^ "Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal sur les chapeaux de roue". Ici Radio-Canada Première. September 21, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Asselin, Philippe (August 15, 2022). "Carabins: la rédemption de Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal". Le Journal de Montréal. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c "PHILIPPE LEMIEUX-CARDINAL". Université de Montréal. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ^ a b Malo, Marc-Antoine (November 3, 2022). "Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal veut prolonger sa tournée d'adieu". Le Journal de Montréal. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ^ "Ottawa RedBlacks Transactions - 2023". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Montreal Alouettes Transactions - 2024". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ^ a b "Montreal Alouettes Transactions - 2025". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 23, 2025.