May 16, 2023

TRANSACTIONS | Edmonton trims roster

The Edmonton Elks announced Tuesday that six players have been released, while American rookies Toryque Bateman (OL) and Tony Gray (OL) have been moved to the suspended list.

The moves come as the Elks continue training camp in advance of their first pre-season game, May 22 on the road against the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium.

TRANSACTIONS

RELEASED

  • JaQuan Artis | AMER | LB | 6’2 | 245 LBS | 1998-01-12 | Kinston, NC | Lenoir-Rhyne
  • Ivory Durham | QB | AMER | 5’11 | 204 LBS | 2000-07-15 | Jacksonville, FL | Valdosta State
  • Rafael Gaglianone | GLB | K | 5’11 | 240 LBS | 1994-12-26 | Sao Paolo, BR | Wisconsin
  • Marcus Lewis | AMER | DB | 6’1 | 196 LBS | 1996-07-29 | Washington, DC | Maryland
  • Ronald Ollie | AMER | DL | 6’2 | 310 LBS | 1996-05-19 | Shubuta, MS | Nicholls State
  • Aidan Pearce | NAT | WR | 6’1 | 190 LBS | 1999-06-12 | North Vancouver, BC | Simon Fraser

SUSPENDED

  • Toryque Bateman | AMER | OL | 6’8 | 305 LBS | 1998-01-28 | Gadsden, AL | Florida A&M
  • Tony Gray | OL | AMER | 6’5 | 310 LBS | | Loganville, GA | Jackson State

THE COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF IS ON

The 2023 CFL season is rapidly approaching. Be there Sunday, June 11 at Commonwealth Stadium when the Edmonton Elks open the season against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. It’s the start of a summer full of family, fun and football. Being part of the action has never been more affordable, with tickets starting at just $15. Click here to get your tickets to the Home Opener and be part of the tradition.

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