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The Edmonton Elks signed former Northern Arizona Wranglers linebacker JaQuan Artis on Monday. In addition, the Elks released wide receiver Nih-Jer Jackson. The 24-year-old from Kinston, North Carolina, dominated the IFL with 40 tackles, 9.5 sacks, two pass breakups, three {…}
The Edmonton Elks acquired the rights to linebacker Woodly Appolon from the Ottawa Redblacks on Monday for a 2023 second round pick (12th overall). Woodly Appolon, a 26-year-old from Montreal, Quebec, was drafted by the Redblacks in the fifth round {…}
The Edmonton Elks signed former Colorado State-Pueblo wide receiver Dionte Sykes on Tuesday. The 26-year-old from Chandler, Arizona, signed with the Elks in 2022 but was released before training camp. Collegiately, Sykes played two seasons at Mesa Community College (2014,2016) {…}
The Edmonton Elks signed former B.C. Lions defensive back Hakeem Johnson to a one-year contract through the 2023 season on Friday. The 28-year-old from Brampton, Ontario, made seven tackles in 16 games for the Lions in 2022. The B.C. Lions {…}
The Edmonton Elks signed former Alcorn State quarterback Felix Harper, and kicker Michael Domagala, and re-signed linebacker Tobi Antigha on Thursday. Felix Harper, a 24-year-old from Fairburn, Georgia, was on the Montreal Alouettes practice squad late in the 2022 season. {…}
The Edmonton Elks made a couple of moves on Wednesday. First, they signed former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Sammie Coats Jr. to a one-year contract. Then, they traded offensive lineman Jesse Gibbon from the Montreal Alouettes for a 2024 second {…}
The 2023 CFL Free Agency signings kicked off on Tuesday. The Edmonton Elks, Montreal Alouettes, Ottawa Redblacks, and Saskatchewan Roughriders made plenty of moves. Former Alouettes quarterback Trevor Harris signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, while former Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo {…}
Edmonton Elks offensive lineman Tony Washington announced his retirement on Monday via Twitter after a 12-year CFL career. “12 years, 2 Grey Cups, and a hell of a ride!” said Washington. “This league has given me so much that I {…}
The Edmonton Elks released running back Ante Litre, defensive back Jamie Harry, and defensive lineman Malik Tyne on Monday. Ante Litre, a 28-year-old from Vancouver, British Columbia, recently signed a contract extension last month with Edmonton. He had 54 carries {…}
The Edmonton Elks signed former University of Albany quarterback Vincent Testaverde Jr. on Monday. The 26-year-old from Tampa, Florida, attended training camp for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019. He later joined the B.C. Lions in 2020, and the Arizona {…}
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