MEDIA RELEASE | Elks add trio of defensive backs following bye week
Moves include the return of National Jerrell Cummings who was a member of Elks Training Camp
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EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have added National defensive back Jerrell Cummings, and American defensive backs Jaylin Williams and Bryce Cosby, the club announced Sunday.
Cummings (5'10, 185 LBS) returns to Edmonton after being among the final cuts from 2025 Elks Training Camp. The former UBC Thunderbird was a draft pick of the Toronto Argonauts (fifth round, 39 overall) back in 2024.
Williams (5'10, 185 LBS) spent five seasons at the University of Indiana (2018-20222) where he compiled 152 tackles (6.5 tackles for loss), two sacks, 24 pass deflections, and six interceptions. The native of Southaven, Mississippi would go on to sign with the Minnesota Vikings following the 2023 NFL Draft, spending two seasons with the club. Williams also spent some time on the BC Lions practice roster in 2025.
Cosby (5'10, 188 LBS) comes to the Elks with the most Canadian Football League experience, having spent the 2024 season with the Montreal Alouettes top-ranked defence. The Ball State grad accumulated 67 total tackles with the Alouettes, along with two interceptions and a sack. Prior to joining the CFL, Cosby spent two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders and was named First Team All-MAC in 2020 with Ball State.
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