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    "title": "MEDIA RELEASE | Elks add RB Baker, OL Carter",
    "modified_at": "2026-04-25 00:00:01",
    "published_at": "2026-04-25 00:00:00",
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    "subtitle": "Elks make two additions prior to next weeks CFL Draft",
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The Victor, NY native most recently attended Elon University (2024) where he racked up 859 yards rushing and nine touchdowns, while averaging 4.7 yards-per-carry. Prior to his time with the Phoenix, Baker spent three seasons at Bucknell University (2021-2023) where he amassed 1,359 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns.</p><p>The 23-year-old would go undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, before signing with the New York Giants. He would also spend time on the New England Patriots practice roster. </p><p><strong>Carter</strong> (6&#039;5, 315) joins the Elks offensive line room after multiple seasons of pro football in the United States. The 28-year-old has suited up for the Michigan Panthers (UFL), Houston Roughnecks (UFL), and the New Jersey General (USFL) during his time down south. Prior to his pro career, Carter played four seasons at Murray State, making 38 appearances with the Racers. </p><p><em><strong>Elks 2026 Season Seats are on sale now. Catch every moment next season by securing your seats </strong></em><a href=\"https://www.goelks.com/seasonseats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><strong>HERE.</strong></em></a><em><strong> </strong></em></p><hr /><h4 id=\"availability\" ><strong>AVAILABILITY:</strong></h4><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Players can be made available by phone or zoom on request through Elks Manager, Communications Michael Arcuri</span></li></ul><hr /><p><strong>EDMONTON ELKS</strong></p><p>The Edmonton Elks are proud members of the Canadian Football League, playing their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta.</p><p>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.</p><p><em><strong>Elks Football&hellip; Always Edmonton</strong></em></p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-6c780161-59d7-4ec9-a271-e1555a96ab32\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9a98bb73-1259-407e-8e69-d17c46108e65/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Michael Arcuri\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Michael Arcuri</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Manager, Football Communications and Player Relations, Edmonton Elks Football Club</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:m.arcuri@goelks.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"m.arcuri@goelks.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>m.arcuri@goelks.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:780-691-4442\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"780-691-4442\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>780-691-4442</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://twitter.com/arcurimike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"@arcurimike\"><svg class=\"icon icon-twitter release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-twitter\"></use>\n            </svg>@arcurimike</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://goelks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"goelks.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>goelks.com</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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