Marloshawn Franklin Jr., a former defensive back for the Edmonton Elks, has joined the Rhein Fire of the European League of Football (ELF). The 27-year-old played eight games for the Elks in 2023, starting several times at safety. During his stint with the team, he recorded 28 defensive tackles and one interception. However, Franklin was…
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed National receiver Frederik Antoine to the practice roster, the team announced Tuesday. Antoine, 26, was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in the fifth round as the 47th overall pick in the 2024 CFL Draft. Hailing from Quebec, Antoine attended the Alouettes training camp and appeared in one preseason…
The Carolina Panthers concluded their mandatory minicamp this week and are now preparing for training camp in July. Injury timelines for several players indicate they should be ready by training camp, making it an exciting time to look forward to the upcoming season. On Thursday, head coach Dave Canales provided updates on the progress of…
The Edmonton Elks have announced the addition of Canadian fullback Bruno Lagace to their practice roster, marking his return to the team. Lagace, who hails from Quebec, had previously been released by the Elks on June 1. Despite this, he had the opportunity to participate in two preseason matchups, playing against the Saskatchewan Roughriders and…
**EDMONTON** — On Monday, the Edmonton Elks revealed the addition of American wide receiver Jerminic Smith to their practice roster. Smith, 28, is returning to the Elks after being cut post-training camp. During two preseason matchups against the Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions, the Texas native recorded seven catches for 38 yards. The Edmonton Elks…
The Edmonton Elks have chosen defensive lineman Antonio Alfano in the 2024 Supplemental Draft, the team announced on Tuesday. As a result, the Elks will forfeit their eighth-round pick in the 2025 CFL Draft. Alfano, a native of Livingston, N.J., played the 2023 season at Lackawanna College, where he tallied 14 total tackles, including eight…
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks announced on Friday that they have released American wide receiver Arkell Smith and American quarterback Todd Centeio from their roster. Smith joined the Elks in April after an impressive college career at the University of Central Missouri, spanning six seasons from 2018 to 2023. In his final year, he was…
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks announced Thursday the signing of American defensive lineman Eyabi Okie-Anoma and American offensive lineman Tairiq Stewart. Okie-Anoma, a six-foot-five lineman, played 10 games as a graduate student for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2023. He earned All-American Athletic Conference Second Team honors, leading the team with 11…
The Edmonton Elks made announcements on Saturday regarding player releases as they continue their preparations for the 2024 CFL season. Their first main camp practice will take place on Sunday at Commonwealth Stadium. On Saturday, May 25, the Elks will have their first preseason game at Commonwealth Stadium against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Here are the…
The Elks made several roster moves, including signings and releases. Among the notable signings are Americans Desmond Bessent (OL), Kyle Cass (DB), Lyndell Hudson II (OL), Obadiah Jones (QB), and Travis Rudolph (WR), along with Nationals Hunter Brown (WR) and Alexander Hall (OL). Bessent, who previously attended training camp with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in…