TRANSACTION | Elks release LB Woodly Appolon

The 28-year-old had five special teams tackles over the last two seasons with the Elks

Jordan Strachan with the University of South Carolina (2023) - Photo Courtesy: South Carolina Athletics
Jordan Strachan with the University of South Carolina (2023) - Photo Courtesy: South Carolina Athletics

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have released National Woodly Appolon (LB), the club announced Thursday.

The 28-year-old was acquired by the Elks via a trade with the Ottawa REDBLACKS in February of 2023, reuniting him with his twin brother and fellow former member of the Green and Gold Wesly Appolon.

In two seasons with Edmonton, the Montreal native suited up for 17 games and recorded five special teams tackles.

The Elks are currently on bye week but will return to action on Saturday, September 21, when they take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Commonwealth Stadium. Game time is 5 p.m. MT (TSN, 630 CHED, CFL+).


TRANSACTION

RELEASED

  • Woodly Appolon | NAT | 6'4 | 220 LBS | 1996-07-26 | Montreal, QC | Tuskegee

EDMONTON ELKS

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

2024 marks 75 seasons of Green and Gold football, as the Club celebrates it’s tradition of excellence (Grey Cup championships: 1954-56, 1975, 1978-82, 1987, 1993, 2003, 2005, 2015), while looking to the future. Edmonton kicks off the 2024 CFL season at home on Saturday, June 8.

Elks Football…Our Team. Our City.

Michael Arcuri

Michael Arcuri

Manager, Communications and Community, 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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