PHILPOT TOPS JUNE’S PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Rankin and Alexander also earned monthly nods
TORONTO (July 1, 2026) – Tyson Philpot, Justin Rankin and Davis Alexander are June’s Players of the Month in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The recognition highlights exceptional statistical performances, pivotal plays, game-breaking feats and more across Weeks 1-4 of the season.
The three players were chosen by a panel composed of representatives from the CFL’s Football Operations, Player and Game Statistics, and Content departments.
- TYSON PHILPOT | REC | MONTREAL ALOUETTES (3-1)
- Tops the CFL in receptions (36) and targets (46)
- 587 receiving yards leads the CFL – 203 yards more than second
- 100-receiving yard+ efforts in three consecutive weeks (W2-4); previously had not gone back-to-back
- Second- and third-highest receiving yard performances of career (198 in W4 and 193 in W2)
- Tied for second in receiving touchdowns (three)
- Two Player of the Week honours (W2 and W4)
- JUSTIN RANKIN | RB | EDMONTON ELKS (3-0)
- 46 rushes for 387 yards (average of 8.4 yards)
- Four rushing touchdowns
- 100-rushing yards+ in each game, including a season-high 179 in W2
- 13 receptions on 16 targets (81.3 per cent)
- Career-high 230 yards from scrimmage in W2
- Two Player of the Week honours (W1 and W3)
- DAVIS ALEXANDER | QB | MONTREAL ALOUETTES (3-1)
- 107-of-154 (69.5 per cent)
- Seven passing touchdowns; at least one per game
- League-leading 1,478 passing yards (369.5 per game)
- At least 330 yards in every game; previously had only reached 300+ in back-to-back games
- Career-highs in completions (30), attempts (42) and passing yards (441) in W2
- Two Player of the Week honours (W2 and W4)
2026 PLAYERS OF THE MONTH – IN REVIEW
- JUN | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Davis Alexander (MTL)
Lucas Barrett
Associate Vice-President, Communications & Public Affairs, Canadian Football League