Tyson Philpot: CFL's Highest-Paid Canadian Receiver

0:00Montreal Alloets Receiver, Tyson Philpot, holds the title as the Canadian Football League's highest paid Canadian receiver after signing a two-year extension last December. That deal brings him $275,000 in hard money for 2026, 285,000 next year, plus A. $100,000 signing bonus. At 25 years old and entering his fifth season, the Delta, British Columbia native, sees himself as the benchmark for others at his position. Among national players, only Winnipeg running back Brady Oliveira tops him this year at $290,000 with plans for three, 100,000 in 2027 and 2028. Philpot's twin brother, Jalen, with the Calgary Stampeters is among the receivers aiming to match or beat that bar. Last season, Tyson hit career highs with 61 catches, 804 yards and five touchdowns in just 12 games, despite four different, quarterbacks and hamstring troubles.

1:02The Alloets thrived with Davis Alexander, who went seven and zero to start his career. The best mark in league history. They made the great cup but fell 25 to 17 to Saskatchewan, with Alexander's late drive ending in a broken of Hail Mary to Philpot. That close loss, after winning at all two years prior, has Philpot fired up, calling it a fire in his belly like draft day. Now healthy for 2026, Alexander brings confidence that lifts the whole team, and Philpot can't wait to ride that wave. The off-season grind is fueled by memories of stepping off the plane without the trophy, while rival celebrated. Picture this, Philpot dreams of Montreal facing Calgary in the grey cup at McMahon Stadium, letting his brother finally taste play off success, unless. They clash, then it's brother against brother, every man for himself, pushing both to new heights. I'm Corey, with the story. That's your Canada News Today update, AI powered and always on.