Alouettes sign long snapper Bedard, receiver Charland to deals

Edmonton Eskimos running back Travon Van gets tackled by Montreal Alouettes player Martin Bedard (37) and Dominique Termansen during the first quarter of CFL game action between the Edmonton Eskimos and the Montreal Alouettes. (Walter Tychnowicz/CFL Photo)

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian long snapper Martin Bedard and defensive back Mikael Charland to one-year contracts.

Bedard is entering his 10th season with the Alouettes. The 33-year-old Laval, Que. native has 58 special teams tackles in 135 CFL games.

Charland is going into his third CFL campaign and second with the Alouettes. The former Ottawa Redblack from Gatineau, Que., played 12 games for Montreal last season.

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