TRANSACTION | Elks sign quarterback Khalil Tate

Former Arizona standout played with EE in preseason

Khalil Tate with the Elks in training camp (2023).
Khalil Tate with the Elks in training camp (2023).

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have signed American Khalil Tate (QB), the club announced Tuesday.

Tate signed with the Elks in March of 2023 and suited up in Edmonton's two preseason games before being released in late May. The University of Arizona product had stints with the Toronto Argonauts in 2022 and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020.

Collegiately, Tate played four years for the Wildcats (2016-19), amassing 6,318 passing yards, 57 touchdowns, and 31 interceptions, while adding 2,285 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns over 40 career games. 

The Elks return to practice on Tuesday in preparation for Friday's road game against the Ottawa Redblacks.

TRANSACTION

SIGNED:

Michael Arcuri

Michael Arcuri

Manager, Football Communications and Player Relations, 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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