Montreal, Feb. 16, 2009 – Montreal Alouettes’ Vice President and General Manager Jim Popp is pleased to announce that receiver/kick returner Brian Bratton has signed a two-year contract plus an option year with the team.
As a CFL sophomore in 2008, Bratton (5’10”, 185 lbs) finished fourth on the Alouettes with 636 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. He also returned 14 kickoffs for 261 yards and four punts for 46 yards. He is 26.
‘’Brian has quickly become a dependable receiver and our ‘X-factor’ on offence,‘’ Jim Popp said. ‘’He is a young rising star and we’re very happy he has decided to continue his career with us.”
About the numerous potential free agents returning
“We’ve solidified our core of players with successful off-season signings,” Jim Popp said. “We have provided our organization with bright, grounded, high-character football talent. This is only the start of our preparation for 2009, and we will continue chasing free agents and building through the 2009 Canadian Draft. We are looking forward to an exciting season!”
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