Edmonton Elks hire longtime CFL coach Rick Campbell

The Edmonton Elks have hired Rick Campbell as a coaching analyst, the team announced on Tuesday. The 55-year-old served as the special teams coordinator with the Ottawa Redblacks last season, though he wasn’t retained on Ryan Dinwiddie’s new staff. Campbell has 26 years of CFL coaching experience, including head coaching stints with the Ottawa Redblacks … Read more

Edmonton Elks move preseason game to Clarke Stadium

Photo: Edmonton Elks The Edmonton Elks have moved their preseason game scheduled for Friday, May 29 against the Calgary Stampeders to Clarke Stadium. The change was made because the Canadian Men’s National Team is scheduled to play an international friendly on June 1, which requires Commonwealth Stadium to be temporarily converted to a natural grass … Read more

Official: Jake Ceresna signs with Winnipeg Blue Bombers after Edmonton Elks assign playing rights

Arthur Ward/CFL.ca The Edmonton Elks have agreed to transfer the playing rights for American defensive lineman Jake Ceresna to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, allowing him to officially sign with the team. 3DownNation reporter John Hodge first reported the agreement, which runs for two years and is worth $235,000 in hard money in 2026 and $255,000 … Read more

Canadian quarterback Tre Ford chose Hamilton Tiger-Cats over B.C. Lions

Photo courtesy: Michael P. Hall/OUA Canadian quarterback Tre Ford wanted to sign with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats upon his release from the Edmonton Elks and the feeling was mutual in the Steel City. “Teams reached out to my agent. I had phone calls with some GMs and some head coaches, I thought they were pretty good … Read more

Edmonton Elks agree to terms with Canadian offensive lineman Coulter Woodmansey: sources

Photo courtesy: Bob Butrym/RFB Sport Photography. The Edmonton Elks have agreed to terms with Canadian offensive lineman Coulter Woodmansey, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, he’s expected to sign with the team. The 28-year-old was 3DownNation’s top ranked national blocker who made it to the communication window. He was selected in the first round, fifth overall … Read more

Jake Ceresna agrees to terms with Winnipeg Blue Bombers: sources

Arthur Ward/CFL.ca The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms with American defensive lineman Jake Ceresna on a two-year contract, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, he’s expected to sign with the team. According to sources, the deal is worth $235,000 in hard money in 2026 and $255,000 in hard money in 2027. He will receive … Read more

Canadian quarterback Tre Ford signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats: sources

Courtesy: CFL The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed Canadian quarterback Tre Ford, per sources. It’s a two-year contract through the 2027 season. The Niagara Falls native has decided to come home and take the backup spot behind Bo Levi Mitchell. Ford and Mitchell have a relationship and first met throwing together in Toronto along with Zach … Read more

Canadian QB Tre Ford released by Edmonton Elks prior to CFL offseason roster bonus

Photo courtesy: Dustin Bowidge/BC Lions The Edmonton Elks have released Canadian quarterback Tre Ford prior to a $110,000 offseason roster bonus, which was due on Sunday, February 1. Including Ford’s $110,000 active roster bonus, he was scheduled to earn $327,000 in hard money for the CFL 2026 season. There was an additional $70,000 in playtime … Read more

GM Ed Hervey criticizes CFLPA report card despite Elks’ improvement, demands greater transparency

Photo courtesy: Dale MacMillan/Edmonton Elks The Edmonton Elks were one of the big winners of the Canadian Football League Players’ Association’s 2025 team report cards, but general manager Ed Hervey isn’t interested in taking a victory lap. Speaking from the CFL Winter Meetings in Calgary, the 52-year-old executive did not pull any punches when asked … Read more