Defensive lineman John Bowman to return for 13th CFL season with Alouettes

MONTREAL — John Bowman will return for a 13th CFL season.

The Montreal Alouettes announced Monday that Bowman, the club’s all-time sacks leader with 121, will play in 2018. Bowman, 35, has recorded 10 or more sacks in a season seven times.

“We are happy to have John return to the field with us in 2018,” GM Kavis Reed said in a statement. “Throughout his career, he has been a true leader on the field and in the locker room.

“We look forward to John being a leader on our defensive squad and know that the players will look up to him. John is a true Montrealer and we are thrilled that he will have an opportunity to continue playing in front of the best fans in the CFL.”