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Between university and his Canadian Football League career, Marc-Olivier Brouillette has suffered three concussions. If there’s a fourth in his future, the Alouettes’ veteran safety admitted he’ll retire — albeit reluctantly.

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The 29-year-old, entering his sixth season with Montreal, said he came to this conclusion following some winter soul-searching and a sit-down with family members.

“I think that would be the right thing to do. I love this game and I play it because I love it. A lot of people think I’m crazy because of my background and the things I could be doing instead. But there’s a reason I keep coming back every year,” Brouillette admitted during a candid interview Tuesday following the Als’ penultimate training-camp workout at Bishop’s University.

“This is what gets me out of bed in the morning and keeps me happy … in a good place.”

There was speculation the 6-foot, 230-pound Brouillette had played his final game last November, in the East Division final against Hamilton. In the first quarter of the Als’ defeat, he was dazed and lost consciousness while making a tackle. While Brouillette passed the concussion protocol — and regained consciousness after 10 or 15 seconds — he understandably wasn’t allowed back on the field that afternoon as a precaution.