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

Arlington Corner Ajene Harris Named Week Five Ortho Defensive Player of the Week by the UFL

April 30, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TX - Arlington Renegades cornerback Ajene Harris has been named the Ortho© Defensive Player of the Week for the second week in a row, as announced today by the United Football League. Harris delivered another dominant performance in Week 5 against the DC Defenders, continuing to establish himself as one of the league's most disruptive defensive forces. Despite a narrow 37-33 loss, Harris filled the stat sheet with two interceptions, six total tackles, one tackle for loss, and a crucial pass breakup that h... Full Story

• Elks Statement on Darien Newell - Edmonton Elks (CFL) April 30
  
• Edmonton Draft Pick Darien Newell Ineligible to Sign a CFL Contract for One Year After Violating CFL/CFLPA Drug Policy - (CFL) April 30
  
• Elks Sign Offensive Lineman, Release Two - Edmonton Elks (CFL) April 30
  
• Arlington Corner Ajene Harris Named Week Five Ortho Defensive Player of the Week by the UFL - Arlington Renegades (UFL) April 30
  
• Fan Appreciation Game, Final Home Game of the Season Saturday, May 10 - Arlington Renegades (UFL) April 30
  
• Riders Add Versatile Offensive Lineman Julius Buelow - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) April 30
  
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers Add Two to Roster - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) April 30
  
• Showboats' Winn, Hennie Named UFL Players of the Week - (UFL) April 30
  
• Michigan Panthers to Host Star Wars Day on May 4 - Michigan Panthers (UFL) April 30
  
• Calgary Stampeders Draft Recap - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) April 29
  
• Riders Select Seven in 2025 CFL Draft Including DL Saad and QB Rourke - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) April 29
  
• Edmonton Elks Select Seven in 2025 CFL Draft - Edmonton Elks (CFL) April 29
  
• Alouettes Select Five Quebec-Born Players in 2025 - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) April 29
  
• RedBlacks Complete 2025 CFL Draft - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL) April 29
  
• Blue Bombers 2025 CFL Draft Summary - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) April 29
  
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• Meet the Calgary Stampeders draftees from the 2025 CFL Draft - CFL Calgary Sun (April 30)
  
• Samson Nacua, who slapped Battlehawks fan, suspended 1 game - UFL St. Louis Post-Dispatch (April 30)
  
• Shire: Roughriders draft QB Rourke after listening to sage advice - CFL Regina Leader-Post (April 30)
  
• CFL Draft: Ticats go heavy on defence - CFL Hamilton Spectator (April 30)
  
• Roughriders select QB Rourke, two Huskies, others in CFL draft - CFL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (April 30)
  
• VIDEO: UFL Best Defensive Plays of Week 5: United Football League - UFL YouTube (April 30)
  
• VIDEO: MIDSEASON CHAOS Favorites Shaken. Underdogs Eating. If You'Re Not Watching, You Should Be. - UFL YouTube (April 30)
  
• Blue Bombers draft eight players in the 2025 CFL draft - CFL Winnipeg Sun (April 30)
  
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers select nine players in CFL Draft - CFL CJOB (April 30)
  
• How the Ottawa Redblacks attacked 2025 CFL draft day - CFL Ottawa Citizen (April 30)
  
• Three Saskatchewan Huskies picked in CFL draft - CFL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (April 30)
  
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