TRANSACTION | Elks sign JJ Ross (DB)
Ohio native attended Detroit Lions rookie minicamp
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed American defensive back JJ Ross to the practice roster, the club announced Wednesday.
Ross joins the Double E following three seasons at Western Illinois University (2021-23). The Cincinnati, Ohio., native appeared in 30 career games for the Leathernecks, compiling 113 total tackles, three interceptions, 18 pass deflections and one forced fumble. In 2023 he was named Second Team Preseason All-MVFC by Phil Steele and was the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee.
Prior to joining Western Illinois, Ross played two seasons at Eastern Illinois University (2019-20), where he racked up 42 total tackles, four interceptions and 11 pass deflections in 18 games for the Panthers.
Ross earned a rookie minicamp invite with the Detroit Lions in May.
The Elks return to action on Saturday, August 3 when they take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium. Game time is 5 p.m. MT (TSN, 630 CHED, CFL+).
TRANSACTION
SIGNED TO PRACTICE ROSTER:
EDMONTON ELKS
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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.
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