Als’ Adams signs contract extension

MONTREAL— The Montreal Alouettes signed quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., to a contract extension through the 2022 season. Adams became the Als’ starting quarterback last year, guiding the team to a 10-8 record and its first playoff berth since 2014. The 26-year-old Adams was second in the CFL with 24 touchdown passes. He also had12 rushing touchdowns and one receiving major and was named a CFL East all-star.