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Elks Statement on Darien Newell

April 30, 2025 - EDMONTON - The Canadian Football League announced today that Elks second-round draft pick Darien Newell has received a one-year suspension for violating the CFL substance policy. ​ "The Edmonton Elks organization was aware of Darien Newell's impending suspension before selecting him on Tuesday night. Throughout the draft process, we completed our due diligence on Darien and came away satisfied with both the person and the player. The organization is committed to supporting Darien throughout this process, an... Full Story

Edmonton Draft Pick Darien Newell Ineligible to Sign a CFL Contract for One Year After Violating CFL/CFLPA Drug Policy

April 30, 2025 - TORONTO - Under the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the CFL Players' Association's (CFLPA) joint drug policy, defensive lineman Darien Newell is ineligible to sign a contract with a CFL Club for one calendar year. Mr. Newell was selected for random drug testing on March 19, while taking part in the CFL Combine. His sample tested positive for the following banned substances: GW501516 Ibutamoren SARM Ostarine (S-22) SARM LGD-4033 Testosterone Nandrolone Drostanolone Norclostebol Oxandrolone ... Full Story

Elks Sign Offensive Lineman, Release Two

April 30, 2025 - EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks continued to fine tune their roster ahead of next week's Rookie Camp, announcing a trio of transactions on Wednesday. The club has signed American offensive lineman Will Marotta, while releasing National wide receiver Frederik Antoine and National offensive lineman Patrick Lavoie. Marotta (6'5, 325) joins Edmonton after five seasons with the University of Albany (2021 to 2024). The Collegeville, Pennsylvania native appeared in 47 games for the Bulldogs, starting 38 consecutive games from 2022 ... Full Story

Riders Add Versatile Offensive Lineman Julius Buelow

April 30, 2025 - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American offensive lineman Julius Buelow. Buelow (6'8-315) spent his senior season at Ole Miss, appearing in 13 games and starting nine-six at right guard, two at right tackle, and one at left guard. He helped power a high-octane offense that averaged 526.6 total yards per game, including 175.8 rushing yards, and 38.6 points. Before transferring to Ole Miss, the Kapolei, Hawaii native spent five seasons (2019-23) at Washington, where he appeared in 31 games, primarily at right a... Full Story

• Elks Statement on Darien Newell - Edmonton Elks (April 30)
  
• Edmonton Draft Pick Darien Newell Ineligible to Sign a CFL Contract for One Year After Violating CFL/CFLPA Drug Policy - (April 30)
  
• Elks Sign Offensive Lineman, Release Two - Edmonton Elks (April 30)
  
• Riders Add Versatile Offensive Lineman Julius Buelow - Saskatchewan Roughriders (April 30)
  
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers Add Two to Roster - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (April 30)
  
• Calgary Stampeders Draft Recap - Calgary Stampeders (April 29)
  
• Riders Select Seven in 2025 CFL Draft Including DL Saad and QB Rourke - Saskatchewan Roughriders (April 29)
  
• Edmonton Elks Select Seven in 2025 CFL Draft - Edmonton Elks (April 29)
  
• Alouettes Select Five Quebec-Born Players in 2025 - Montreal Alouettes (April 29)
  
• RedBlacks Complete 2025 CFL Draft - Ottawa RedBlacks (April 29)
  
• Blue Bombers 2025 CFL Draft Summary - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (April 29)
  
• Breaking Down the 2025 Class: Lions Grab Eight Prospects in Tuesday's CFL Draft - B.C. Lions (April 29)
  
• Argos Add Eight Canadians to Roster During 2025 CFL Draft - Toronto Argonauts (April 29)
  
• RedBlacks Select King Ambers with 68th Overall Pick in 2025 CFL Draft - Ottawa RedBlacks (April 29)
  
• Stamps Select Alford with Top Pick - Calgary Stampeders (April 29)
  
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