Montreal Alouettes' Tyson Philpot (6) makes the catch and runs in for a touchdown in front of Toronto Argonauts' Tarvarus McFadden (2) during second half CFL football action in Montreal on Friday, June 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Tyson Philpot, Justin Rankin, Davis Alexander named CFL players of the month

Jul 1, 2026 | 9:20 AM

TORONTO — Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot, Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin and Montreal quarterback Davis Alexander are the CFL’s players of the month for June.

Philpot leads the CFL with 36 receptions on 46 targets and 587 yards — 203 yards more than second-place Tyler Snead.

Philpot also has had 100-plus receiving yard games in three consecutive weeks for the 3-1 Alouettes, having never gone back-to-back weeks before.

Rankin has had three straight 100-plus yard rushing games for the 3-0 Elks, including a 179-yard performance in a win over Montreal in Week 3.