MEDIA RELEASE | Elks release WR Dillon Mitchell
Mitchell spent the last three seasons in Green and Gold
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EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have released wide receiver Dillon Mitchell, the club announced Friday.
The 27-year-old had spent the last three seasons in the Green and Gold, suiting up for 45 games with the club. Mitchell set or tied career-highs across the board last season with 58 receptions for 727 yards and four touchdowns – with his 727 receiving yards ranking fourth on the team in 2024.
In his three years with the Elks, the former Oregon Duck accumulated 1,896 yards on 130 receptions with 12 touchdowns, while also serving on special teams in 2022 and 2024 – returning 25 kickoffs for 535 yards and 31 punts for 254 yards.
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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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