Montreal Alouettes sign free-agent quarterback Dan LeFevour to 1-year deal

MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed free-agent quarterback Dan LeFevour to a one-year contract Wednesday.

The six-foot-three 230-pound LeFevour spent the last three seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, completing 141 of 211 passes (66.8 per cent) for 1,670 yards with five touchdowns. The 27-year-old also ran for 631 rushing yards, averaging 6.1 yards per carry.

Last season, LeFevour completed 101 of 149 passes for 1,276 yards and four TDs before suffering a season-ending knee injury.

"We are excited to add Dan to our mix of quarterbacks," Montreal GM Jim Popp said in a statement. "He has continued to grow and build off his outstanding collegiate career.

"He brings quality, experience, leadership, and competition to our team."

LeFevour enjoyed a stellar career at Central Michigan, passing for 12,905 yards with 102 TDs. He also ran for 2,948 yards while scoring 47 touchdowns.

The Chicago Bears selected LeFevour in the sixth round, No. 181 overall, of the 2010 NFL draft. He also played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars before joining the Ticats.