RedBlacks Acquire National LB Kevin Francis from Elks
Published on July 4, 2023 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Ottawa RedBlacks News Release
OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS have acquired National linebacker Kevin Francis from the Edmonton Elks, today, in exchange for Ottawa's fourth-round pick in the 2024 CFL Draft.
The full trade breakdown is as follows.
TO OTTAWA
National LB Kevin Francis
TO EDMONTON
2024 Fourth-round draft pick
Francis, 30, is in the midst of his eighth CFL season, having also spent a pair of stints each with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, REDBLACKS, and BC Lions, respectively. The Toronto native spent the 2022 campaign with the Lions, appearing in all 18 games, and recording a league-leading 22 special teams tackles.
He signed with the Elks on February 14, 2023.
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