TRANSACTIONS | Elks announce releases
Edmonton begins prep for Week 9 match-up vs. Lions
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks announced Friday the release of six players from the practice roster, four players from the active roster, and one from the suspended list.
The roster moves come as the Elks wrap up their bye week during Week 8 and begin preparation for their Week 9 match-up against the B.C. Lions at B.C. Place Stadium on Aug. 6.
Edmonton's next home game is Aug. 13 when the Elks host the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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RELEASED FROM ACTIVE ROSTER
- Caleb Holley | AMER | WR | 6’4 | 200 LBS | 1990-12-26 | Anchorage, AK | East Central University
- Ben Holmes | AMER | QB | 6’0 | 200 LBS | 1994-10-15 | Orchard Park, NY | Tarleton State
- Mike Jones | NAT | WR | 6’0 | 181 LBS | 1992-11-02 | Toronto, ON | Southern
- Jamel Lyles | NAT | RB |6’0 | 210 LBS | 1996-08-12 | Surrey, BC | Manitoba
- Matt Mengel | AMER | K | 6’2 | 225 LBS | 1993-09-20 | Harbor City, CA | UCLA
- Jeawon Taylor | AMER | DB | 6’2 | 190 LBS | 1998-02-05 | Montgomery, Al | Florida
RELEASED FROM PRACTICE ROSTER
- Sherman Badie | AMER | RB | 6'0 | 194 LBS | 1995-01-03 | Metairie, LA |Tulane
- Ente Eguavoen | NAT | WR | 6’0 | 185 LBS | 1997-08-02 | Mississauga, ON | Wilfrid Laurier
- Nate Hamlin | NAT | DB | 6’0 | 195 LBS | 1995-06-24 | Ottawa, ON | Carleton
- Pharoah McKever | AMER | DL | 6’6 | 260 LBS | 1994-02-04 | Tabor City, NC | Florida International
RELEASED FROM SUSPENDED LIST
- Reggie Walker | AMER | LB | 6’2 | 250 LBS | | 1996-04-22 (26) | Ponchatoula, LA | Kansas State
Hernan Salas
Coordinator, Communications (Media Relations), Edmonton Elks Football Club