TRANSACTIONS | Elks release five from expanded practice roster

Originally signed on Sept. 14, the five players were released to meet the CFL's roster requirements

John McCartan lines up as a member of the Oregon State Beavers
John McCartan lines up as a member of the Oregon State Beavers

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have released five players in accordance with the CFL's expanded practice roster rules the club announced Saturday.

The Elks have released American Myles Brooks (DB), American Dontay Demus Jr (WR), National Campbell Fair (K), American John McCartan (DL), and American Eric Miller (OL) from the team's expanded practice roster.

The Elks are currently on bye week but will return to action on Friday, October 25, when they finish up their season against the Toronto Argonauts at Commonwealth Stadium. Game time is 7:30 p.m. MT (TSN, CISN, CFL+).


TRANSACTIONS

RELEASED FROM EXPANDED PRACTICE ROSTER

  • Myles Brooks | AMER | DB | 6’1 | 198 LBS | 2001-01-21 | Pflugerville, TX | Louisiana Tech
  • Dontay Demus Jr | AMER | WR | 6’3 | 220 LBS | 2000-09-26 | Washington, DC | Maryland
  • Campbell Fair | NAT | K | 6’1 | 180 LBS | 2000-04-10 | Oakville, ON | Ottawa
  • John McCartan | AMER | DL | 6’5 | 253 LBS | 1999-09-24 | ​ Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | Oregon State
  • Eric Miller | AMER | OL | 6’7 | 305 LBS | 2000-01-29 | Mason, OH | Louisville

EDMONTON ELKS

The Edmonton Elks are proud members of the Canadian Football League, playing their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta.

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.

Elks Football…Our Team. Our City.

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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