TRANSACTIONS | Elks trim roster

The Edmonton Elks announced player releases on Friday, as general manager and head coach Chris Jones continues to trim his roster with the 2023 season fast approaching.

Five players were released from Elks training camp. Please see below for the full list.

The Elks are practicing this week at Clarke Stadium as they prepare for their home-opener on June 11 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium. Training camp concludes Saturday.

TRANSACTIONS

RELEASED:

• Michael Beaudry | NAT | QB | 6’5 | 248 LBS | 1997-07-13 (24) | Regina, SK | Idaho
• Christian Campbell | AMER | DB | 6’0 | 193 LBS | 1995-11-27 | Phenix City, AL | Penn State
• CJ Jones | DB | AMER | 6’2 | 185 LBS | 1997-07-09 | North Las Vegas, NV | Henderson State
• Raphael Leonard | AMER | WR | 6’2 | 190 LBS | 1997-05-26 | Starkville, MS | Southern Illinois
• Matthew Thomas | AMER | LB | 6’3 | 230 LBS | 1995-07-21 (26) | Miami, FL | Florida 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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