It was a busy Tuesday morning for the Montreal Alouettes.

Not only did they send veteran quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to the BC Lions, but they also acquired two defensive players from the Edmonton Elks. 

The Als sent defensive lineman Avery Ellis and a 2023 third-round draft pick to the Elks for defensive back Nafees Lyon and defensive lineman Thomas Costigan.

Ellis, 27, was in his first season in Montreal and recorded 17 tackles with three sacks over nine games. 

Lyon, 25, is a second-year player out of Charlotte and has made 25 tackles with one interception and one sack over eight games. 

Costigan, 25, is in his second CFL season and has made 14 tackles with three sacks over 11 games. 

The Alouettes are second in the East Division with a 4-6 record while the Elks are last in the West at 3-8.