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Receivers Tyson Philpot and Austin Mack, along with tailback Sean Thomas Erlington and safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy, are expected to play Saturday at home against the Ticats.
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Herb Zurkowsky
Published Sep 04, 2025 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 3 minute read
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Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot, who has missed the last two months with a hamstring injury, is expected to face the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Saturday at Molson Stadium. John Mahoney/Montreal Gazette
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Alouettes’ receiver Tyson Philpot hoped this season was going to be his best, believing his talent put him in contention to capture the CFL’s outstanding Canadian and most valuable player awards.
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That won’t happen because the former first-round draft choice has missed the last two months with a hamstring injury. But Philpot, who caught the game-winning touchdown in the 2023 Grey Cup, knows there are goals that remain within reach — provided he can finally remain healthy.
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“It’s super frustrating and feels like it’s a recurring conversation every year,” Philpot said after a practice this week at Stade Hébert. “I worked my ass off in the off-season to make sure I could be healthy. I know you can’t control the little things.”
Philpot, who missed the final half of the 2024 season with a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot, is expected to return to the active roster Saturday, when the Als host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Molson Stadium at 1 p.m. Although he has played only five games this season, and none since July 5 against B.C., he still has 24 receptions for 284 yards and three touchdowns.
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While Philpot, 25, doesn’t necessarily have to prove to Als management he can remain healthy, he still wants to showcase his talents.
“Absolutely,” he said. “Coming into the year, I talked about how I wanted to prove to everybody I could be healthy and play all 18 games. That didn’t happen. But I still want to show I can be one of the best receivers in this league when I’m healthy. I know, when I’m on the field, I make plays. I want to do what I do best, but it’s about being on that field and helping this team win.”
Philpot should be among several injured starters expected to return against the Ticats, joined by receiver Austin Mack, tailback Sean Thomas Erlington and safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy. The Als (5-6) who used their second bye week in the schedule to get healthier, are on a four-game losing streak. However, Montreal could still move into a tie for first place in the East Division with Hamilton (6-5) which has lost three straight, including a monumental late collapse against Toronto last Monday.
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“We knew the bye was coming at the perfect time for us,” head coach Jason Maas said. “A lot of healthy bodies were going to be back. That’s what we’ve seen at practice. Right now, it’s a healthy group and it’s exciting.
“When you come back, it’s refreshing to see the standings, too. Know that we’re going for first place this game. That’s awesome. I don’t think this group needs a lot of motivation, but it’s nice to see that what has been done has been done. Everything we want to accomplish still is ahead of us.”
“It has been a tough year,” says Montreal Alouettes receiver Austin Mack, catching a pass as Stampeders defender Adrian Greene closes in during first half in Calgary on July 24, 2025.
Mack, another talented player who has battled recurring injuries, hasn’t played since sustaining an ankle injury against Calgary on July 24. He has been limited to five games and has caught 21 passes for 296 yards while being held without a touchdown.
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“It has been difficult,” he said. “It’s not only physical. It’s mentally and physically. You want to be out there and … (make an) impact on the field. When you have an opportunity, make the most of it. It’s a tough sport. You hope the football gods are on your side. It has been a tough year.”
While the Als remain without starting quarterback Davis Alexander for at least one more game, any offensive reinforcements are welcome. Montreal has only 250 points through 11 games. Only Edmonton, last in the West Division, has scored fewer points.
“It sucks,” Philpot said. “We started the season talking about how we were going to have all these 1,000-yard receivers, do all these great things. We haven’t lived up to what we said we were going to do. You can blame having different quarterbacks, different rhythm. I don’t think any of us have played up to our standards, especially these last four games.”
James Morgan, who began the season fourth on the team’s depth chart, gets his second consecutive start on Saturday. He struggled against Winnipeg on Aug. 21, completing only 18 of 33 passes for 198 yards with one touchdown. He was intercepted twice.
“This is a new leaf we’re turning,” Philpot said. “We’re very confident in James. Getting veteran receivers back should give him more comfort.”
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