Elks Re-Sign Veteran Defensive Back Gainey
Published on January 19, 2023 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have re-signed American defensive back Ed Gainey to a one year contract extension, the club announced Thursday.
Gainey returns for a second season in Green and Gold, after suiting up for all 18 games in ¬â¹ 2022, ranking fifth on the team with 47 defensive tackles. The 32-year-old also had an interception and equalled his career high with two forced fumbles.
A two-time CFL All-Star (2017, 2018), Gainey has also played for the Montreal Alouettes (2012, 13) Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2014, 2015) and Saskatchewan Roughriders (2016 - 2021). Over 144 regular season games, the Appalachian State product has 356 defensive tackles, 24 interceptions and seven forced fumbles.
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Ed Gainey | AMER | DB | 5'11 | 193 LBS | 1990-06-06 | Winston-Salem, NC | Appalachian State
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