Edmonton Elks release division all-star Elliott Brown to pursue NFL job

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The Edmonton Elks have released American defensive lineman Elliott Brown for him to pursue NFL opportunities.

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This article was published 08/01/2025 (251 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

The Edmonton Elks have released American defensive lineman Elliott Brown for him to pursue NFL opportunities.

The 26-year-old from Odenton, Md., tied for the CFL lead in sacks last season with eight while compiling 44 defensive tackles.

He was named to the CFL’s West Division all-star team.

B.C. Lions' Jevon Cottoy (86) is tackled by Edmonton Elks' Elliott Brown after making a reception during the second half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The Edmonton Elks have released American defensive lineman Elliott Brown for him to pursue NFL opportunities.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
B.C. Lions' Jevon Cottoy (86) is tackled by Edmonton Elks' Elliott Brown after making a reception during the second half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The Edmonton Elks have released American defensive lineman Elliott Brown for him to pursue NFL opportunities.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Brown signed with the Elks as a free agent in 2023 when he had two sacks and 10 defensive tackles in nine games as a rookie.

He played five seasons at the University of Virginia.

The six-foot-four, 225-pound lineman totalled 61 total tackles, five sacks and one interception in 53 career games with the Cavaliers.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 8, 2025.

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