MEDIA RELEASE | Elks bring back Mogenson, release one.

The linebacker was a late release following Elks Training Camp in May

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have added American linebacker Brock Mogensen. to the practice roster and released American wide receiver Jalon Calhoun, the club announced Saturday.

Mogensen (6'2, 234) rejoins the team after joining the Green and Gold late in Training Camp. The 25-year-old comes highly touted after a lauded career at the University of South Dakota. Mogensen spent six years with the Coyotes (2018-2023), racking up 399 total tackles, three sacks, and two interceptions in 50 games for the school. His accolades include being named First-team FCS All-American in 2023, Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) Defensive Player of the Year in 2023, and he was named to the MVFC All-Conference team three times (first team in 2023, second team in 2021 and 2022).

Mogensen would join the Dallas Cowboys in 2024, spending the season on the practice squad.


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The Edmonton Elks are proud members of the Canadian Football League, playing their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta.

The club, officially renamed the Elks in June of 2021, has a tradition of excellence having won 14 Grey Cup championships (1954-56, 1975, 1978-82, 1987, 1993, 2003, 2005, 2015). Since its founding, the club remains focused on providing outstanding football memories for Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta.

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Michael Arcuri

Manager, Football Communications and Player Relations, Edmonton Elks Football Club

 

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About The Edmonton Elks Football Club

The Edmonton Elks are proud members of the Canadian Football League, playing their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta. 

The club has a tradition of excellence with 14 Grey Cup championships (1954-56, 1975, 1978-82, 1987, 1993, 2003, 2005, 2015) and 52 members of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Since its founding, the club has been community-owned and remains focused on providing outstanding football memories for Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta.

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