Terry McLean, a former coach at Elk River and a member of the Minnesota High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, passed away on July 12 at the age of 83. McLean coached at Elk River for 22 years, leading the team to three conference titles, five section titles, and one Prep Bowl appearance….
EDMONTON – Defensive lineman Shawn Oakman headlined a group of five players signed by the Edmonton Elks on Sunday. The Elks also signed linebacker Derrick Moncrief, defensive lineman Noah Taylor, national wide receiver Zach Mathis, and global linebacker Les Maruo. Oakman joined the Elks after being released by the Toronto Argonauts on June 11. The…
TORONTO — Shawn Oakman appears to have found a new team in the CFL with the Edmonton Elks. According to TSN’s Dave Naylor, Oakman has signed with the Elks following his release from the Toronto Argonauts on June 11. The 32-year-old former Baylor star spent the last three years with the Argonauts, during which he…
The Toronto Argonauts have bolstered their roster by signing three American players: defensive back Robert Priester, defensive lineman Jay Person, and defensive back Mark Milton. Robert Priester, standing five-foot-nine and weighing 180 pounds, returns to Toronto after a stint with the team in 2023, where he played five games and recorded three defensive tackles. The…
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…