TRANSACTIONS | Edmonton trims roster

Offensive Linemen Bateman and Gray moved to suspended list

EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks announced Tuesday that six players have been released, while American rookies Toryque Bateman (OL) and Tony Gray (OL) have been moved to the suspended list.

The moves come as the Elks continue training camp in advance of their first pre-season game, May 22 on the road against the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium.


TRANSACTIONS

RELEASED

  • JaQuan Artis | AMER | LB | 6'2 | 245 LBS | 1998-01-12 | Kinston, NC | Lenoir-Rhyne
  • Ivory Durham | QB | AMER | 5'11 | 204 LBS | 2000-07-15 | Jacksonville, FL | Valdosta State
  • Rafael Gaglianone | GLB | K | 5'11 | 240 LBS | 1994-12-26 | Sao Paolo, BR | Wisconsin
  • Marcus Lewis | AMER | DB | 6’1 | 196 LBS | 1996-07-29 | Washington, DC | Maryland
  • Ronald Ollie | AMER | DL | 6'2 | 310 LBS | 1996-05-19 | Shubuta, MS | Nicholls State
  • Aidan Pearce | NAT | WR | 6'1 | 190 LBS | 1999-06-12 | North Vancouver, BC | Simon Fraser

SUSPENDED

  • Toryque Bateman | AMER | OL | 6'8 | 305 LBS | 1998-01-28 | Gadsden, AL | Florida A&M
  • Tony Gray | OL | AMER | 6'5 | 310 LBS | | Loganville, GA | Jackson State

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The 2023 CFL season is rapidly approaching. Be there Sunday, June 11 at Commonwealth Stadium when the Edmonton Elks open the season against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. It's the start of a summer full of family, fun and football. Being part of the action has never been more affordable, with tickets starting at just $15. Click here to get your tickets to the Home Opener and be part of the tradition.

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Michael Arcuri

Michael Arcuri

Manager, Communications and Community, Edmonton Elks Football Club

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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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