TRANSACTION | Elks release OL Nielsen

Global lineman spent two seasons in Edmonton

EDMONTON ELKS 2022

EDMONTON – Global offensive lineman Steven Nielsen has been released by the Edmonton Elks, the club announced Monday.

Originally drafted by Edmonton in the first round (2nd overall) of the 2021 CFL Global Draft, the Eastern Michigan product played two seasons for the Double E, suiting up in 30 games and starting four games at right tackle in 2021.

The Danish lineman has signed with Raiders Tirol (European League of Football) in Austria.

RELEASED

  • Steven Nielsen | GLB | OL | 6'8 | 307 LBS | 1996-06-06 | Denmark | Eastern Michigan
Michael Arcuri

Michael Arcuri

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

 

 

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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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