TRANSACTIONS | Elks release five
McLaurin played in 11 games for the Double E in 2023
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have released Americans Emeke Egbule (DL) and Mark McLaurin (LB), the club announced Tuesday.
McLaurin appeared in 13 games over the last two seasons after signing with Green and Gold in August of 2022. The 26-year-old registered 41 tackles and one forced fumble in 11 games this season.
Egbule appeared in three games for the Green and Gold this season, recording one defensive tackle. The Kansas native signed with the Elks on Sept. 18.
In addition, the Elks have released Josh Nurse (DB), BJ Wilson (OL) and Dresser Winn (QB).
The Elks will close out their season against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at IG Field on Oct. 21 at 5:00 p.m. MT.
TRANSACTIONS
RELEASED
- Emeke Egbule | DL | AMER | 6’2 | 245 LBS | 1996-10-13 | Topeka, KS | Houston University
- Mark McLaurin | AMER | DB | 6’2 | 215 LBS | 1997-04-11 | Collins, MS | Mississippi State
- Josh Nurse | DB | AMER | 6’3 | 198 LBS | 1996-07-17 | Fayetteville, GA | University of Utah
- BJ Wilson | OL | AMER | 6’6 | 320 LBS | 1998-12-28 | Florissant, MO | Quincy University
- Dresser Winn | QB| AMER | 6’3 | 215 LBS | 1998-11-11 | Dresden, TN | UT Martin
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