The Canadian Football League has again taken over operating the Montreal Alouettes.
The CFL made the announcement Tuesday, adding former Alouettes president Mario Cecchini has been appointed interim president
In a statement, the CFL said Cecchini will lead the franchise’s day-to-day operations under supervision from the league office. General manager Danny Maciocia will continue “to focus on the important work of building the team’s roster for the upcoming 2023 season.”
The announcement comes on the first day of CFL free agency.
“The CFL has informed the CFLPA that they will assume ownership of the Montreal Football Club effective immediately, as the former ownership group has relinquished control,” the CFL Players’ Association said in a statement. “All club operations will resume, including free agency and preparation for the 2023 CFL season….