MEDIA RELEASE | Elks sign All-CFL linebacker Nick Anderson through 2026 season
The 25-year-old led Canadian Football in total tackles in 2024
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EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have locked up a core piece of their defence, signing Nick Anderson to a one-year extension running through the 2026 season, the club announced Wednesday.
"We believe Nick is a rising young player in this league and fits the mold of the type of person we want in our locker room and in our community," Elks VP of Football Operations and General Manager Ed Hervey said. "We're excited Nick has shown his commitment to the Green and Gold and the city of Edmonton for the next two years."
The Vicksburg, Mississippi native joined the Green and Gold last season as a bit of an unknown and blew away all expectations for a first-year player. Anderson led the Canadian Football League in total tackles with 116, and tied for the league lead in defensive tackles with 111 — the second most by a first year player in Canadian Football League history.
His sensational debut season would see the Tulane product named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie, as well as garner 2024 West Division and All-CFL honours. It didn't take Anderson long to make his mark on the league, with the five-foot-11 linebacker racking up at least nine tackles in three of his first seven games. Down the stretch, Anderson was just as impressive, recording at least six tackles in eight of his final nine games.
For more on Anderson's rise and his historic first season, READ HERE.
Prior to joining the Elks, Anderson was a key contributor for the Tulane Green Wave. Anderson held a major role in Tulane’s historic comeback win over USC in the 87th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic in January of 2023. Following his college career, Anderson joined the New Orleans Saints, recording four tackles and a pass deflection in three preseason games.
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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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