Alouettes cut all-star linebacker Woods

MONTREAL— The Alouettes released all-star linebacker Bear Woods on Monday. The 30-year-old was the East Division’s defensive player of the year for the second time last season, with 126 defensive tackles and five sacks in 18 games. He’s the latest veteran from to be let go by new GM Kavis Reed, after linebacker Winston Venable and tackle Alan-Michael Cash. “We felt . . . that we have different options on our defence that will allow that unit to keep performing at a high level,” Reed said.