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Elks Deal Linebacker Nyles Morgan to Ottawa in CFL Draft Pick Swap

December 27, 2025 - EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have traded veteran American linebacker Nyles Morgan to the Ottawa REDBLACKS in exchange for a swap of picks in the 2026 CFL Draft, the club announced Saturday. FULL TRADE DETAILS: The Edmonton Elks receive: The 21st-overall selection (third round) in the 2026 CFL Draft The 35th-overall selection (fourth round) in the 2026 CFL Draft The Ottawa REDBLACKS receive: American linebacker Nyles Morgan The 23rd-overall selection (third round) in the 2026 CFL Draft The 41st-overall... Full Story

RedBlacks Acquire Nyles Morgan in Trade with Elks

December 27, 2025 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced today that the football club has completed a trade with the Edmonton Elks, acquiring American linebacker Nyles Morgan and a pair of draft picks in the 2026 CFL Draft. "Nyles is a player who I've enjoyed watching from a far over the past several seasons and I'm excited to have him as a key piece of our defence moving forward into next season. He has been a premier linebacker in this league for a number of years, combining elite athleticism, football IQ and natural leadership. We're l... Full Story

Elks Extend Defensive Back JJ Ross

December 24, 2025 - EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have extended American defensive back JJ Ross through the 2027 season, the club announced Wednesday. Ross (6'3, 195) continues his career in the Green and Gold after a 2025 season that saw the rookie garner a reputation as one of the CFL's up-and-coming shutdown corners. The 24-year-old began last season on the Elks practice roster, before being elevated to a starting role in Week 8 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Ross started all 13 games remaining for the Green and Gold, registering... Full Story

Straight from the Christmas List: Emilus Extends in Saskatchewan

December 24, 2025 - The Saskatchewan Roughriders are pleased to announce the 112th Grey Cup's Most Valuable Canadian, Samuel Emilus, has signed a two-year contract extension. Emilus (6'0-200) re-ups with the Roughriders after a commanding Grey Cup performance that helped his team seal the fifth championship in Club history. The Montreal native went 10-for-10 for 108 yards, the highest totals for a Roughrider in a Grey Cup game in Club history. Tenacious with the ball in his hands, Emilus earned 58 yards after the catch, and a 10.8 yards per-... Full Story

• Elks Deal Linebacker Nyles Morgan to Ottawa in CFL Draft Pick Swap - Edmonton Elks (December 27)
  
• RedBlacks Acquire Nyles Morgan in Trade with Elks - Ottawa RedBlacks (December 27)
  
• Elks Extend Defensive Back JJ Ross - Edmonton Elks (December 24)
  
• Straight from the Christmas List: Emilus Extends in Saskatchewan - Saskatchewan Roughriders (December 24)
  
• Blue Bombers Sign QB Payton Thorne - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (December 23)
  
• Alexandre Gagné S'Entend Pour 2026 / Alouettes Re-Sign Alexandre Gagné to One-Year Deal - Montreal Alouettes (December 23)
  
• Josh Woods Released - B.C. Lions (December 22)
  
• Argos Re-Sign LB Jack Cassar & DB Benjie Franklin; Ink OL Rush Reimer - Toronto Argonauts (December 22)
  
• Elks Announce Seven - Edmonton Elks (December 22)
  
• Building the Trenches: Sanders Extends with Roughriders - Saskatchewan Roughriders (December 22)
  
• Defensive Lineman Nathan Cherry Re-Signs with Lions Through 2027 - B.C. Lions (December 22)
  
• Blue Bombers Announce Coaching Changes - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (December 22)
  
• Roughriders 1st round 2025 Global Draft Selection Sylvain Yondjouen Returns - Saskatchewan Roughriders (December 22)
  
• Three-Time Division-All CFL Linebacker Darnell Sankey Agrees to Terms with Lions - B.C. Lions (December 19)
  
• Michael Couture Remains with Lions Through 2027 - B.C. Lions (December 19)
  
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