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CFL fines Alouettes' Evans, Lemon for celebrations in 23-22 loss to Elks

TORONTO — Montreal Alouettes quarterback Caleb Evans and defensive lineman Shawn Lemon have been fined by the CFL for their celebrations in a 23-22 loss to the Edmonton Elks on Friday.
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Montreal Alouettes quarterback Caleb Evans (5) throws the ball during second-half CFL action against the Edmonton Elks in Montreal on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

TORONTO — Montreal Alouettes quarterback Caleb Evans and defensive lineman Shawn Lemon have been fined by the CFL for their celebrations in a 23-22 loss to the Edmonton Elks on Friday.

Evans was punished for pretending to fire a weapon after one play.

Lemon's violation was less specific, but the CFL says he brought the league into disrepute through a celebration.

The CFL does not announce the amounts of player fines.

Montreal (5-4-0) is second in the CFL East and visits the B.C. Lions on Saturday.

Evans is expected to start for the Alouettes with veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson (elbow) going on the six-game injured list this week.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 14, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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