Elks Sign Running Back Ja'Won Howell
January 31, 2024 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have signed American running back Ja'Won Howell, the club announced Wednesday.
Howell played two seasons at Alabama State University (2022-23), where he rushed for 680 yards on 173 carries, while adding six touchdowns in 22 career games. Prior to joining the Hornets, the six-foot-one running back played at the University of North Alabama, totalling 70 carries for 284 yards and one touchdown in 26 games over four seasons (2018-21).
Additionally, the Elks have released National defensive lineman Olivier Charles-Pierre. Charles-Pierre appeared in the final three games for the Elks last season, recording three defensive tackles.
2024 marks the 75th season of pro football in Edmonton, as the Elks open a new CFL campaign on Saturday, June 8 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium. Season tickets are available now, with all youth season tickets $75 (17 and under) and adult tickets starting at $175.
TRANSACTIONS
SIGNED
Ja'Won Howell | AMER | RB | 6'1 | 220 LBS | 2000-04-21 | Lanett, AL | Alabama State
RELEASED
Olivier Charles-Pierre | NAT | DL | 6'2 | 350 LBS | 1996-04-22 | Lvala, QC | Houston
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