TRANSACTIONS | Elks sign Caldwell (OL) and Christmon (DB)
Second-year defensive back Olumba placed on retired list
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EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have signed Americans Javion Caldwell (OL) and Devious Christmon (DB), the club announced Wednesday.
Caldwell started 14 games at left tackle for NAIA school Grand View University in 2022, earning Heart of America North All-Conference First Team honours. The Chicago native previously played NCAA Division III football at the University of Dubuque, where he started nine contests at right tackle in 2019.
Christmon played three seasons (2020-22) at Bethel University, where he received Mid-South Conference First Team All-Conference honours. In 30 career games for the Wildcats he racked up 120 total tackles, 11 interceptions and one forced fumble.
Additionally, the Elks have placed Donovan Olumba (DB) on the retired list and released Alex Brown (DB) and Dionte Sykes (WR).
TRANSACTIONS
SIGNED:
RELEASED:
- Alex Brown | AMER | DB | 5'11 | 170 LBS | 1996-08-30 | Holly Hill, SC | South Carolina State
- Dionte Sykes | AMER | WR | 6’3 | 206 LBS | 1996-12-02 | Chandler, AZ | Colorado State Pueblo
PLACED ON RETIRED LIST:
- Donovan Olumba | AMER | DB | 6'2 | 205 LBS | Nashville, TN | Portland State
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