Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal

Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal (born December 17, 1996) is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Montreal.

Early life Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal was born on December 17, 1996. He is originally from Outremont, Quebec, in Montreal. In 2018, he returned an interception 78 yards for a touchdown in a 75–3 win over Concordia.

Professional career

Ottawa Redblacks (first stint) Lemieux-Cardinal signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League on January 20, 2023.

Montreal Alouettes Lemieux-Cardinal was signed to the practice roster of the Montreal Alouettes on September 1, 2024. He was promoted to the active roster on September 13, and made his CFL debut on September 14 against the Calgary Stampeders, playing one snap on special teams as a 27-year-old rookie. He was moved back to the practice roster on September 17, released on September 27, and signed to the practice roster again on October 23, 2024. He was promoted to the active roster on August 7, moved back to the practice roster again on August 12, promoted to the active roster again on August 15, moved back to the practice roster again on August 19, and promoted to the active roster once again the next day.

Ottawa Redblacks (second stint) On August 28, 2026, it was announced that Lemieux-Cardinal had signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.