Jonathan St-Pierre (born September 15, 1983) is a former professional

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. He was drafted by the

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in the second round of the

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. St-Pierre played

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for the

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. He was traded to the

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on January 6, 2010, for non-import wide receiver

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. On September 5, 2012, St-Pierre was released by the Toronto Argonauts. On September 25 he signed onto the

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of the Calgary Stampeders. St-Pierre retired from professional football on January 30, 2013."Stampeders cut receiver Bryant and defensive lineman Pettway, sign Berger"

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. January 30, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2013.

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1983 births Living people Sportspeople from Longueuil Players of Canadian football from Quebec Canadian football offensive linemen Illinois State Redbirds football players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Toronto Argonauts players Calgary Stampeders players {{Canadianfootball-offensive-lineman-stub