Edmonton Elks Announce Several Transactions

Published on June 23, 2021 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release

(Edmonton) - The Edmonton Elks have made the following transactions:

Added to active roster

- National defensive lineman Cole Nelson (University of Alberta)

- National linebacker Grant McDonald (University of Calgary)

- National offensive lineman Peter Kourtis (St. Mary's University)

Nelson, McDonald, and Kourtis were all selected by the Elks in the 2021 CFL Draft. For a recap of all the Elks picks, see the draft recap here.

Added to Retired List

- American offensive lineman Derek Dennis (Temple University)

- American linebacker AJ Hotchkins (University of Texas at El Paso)

- National defensive lineman Evan Machibroda (University of Saskatchewan)

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