CFL (Non-Bombers) off-season news

[VictorRomano]

Edmonton loses 2 DL for the season with Achilles injuries, along with 2 others added to 6-game.

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/29/two-edmonton-elks-defensive-linemen-out-for-season-with-achilles-tear-report/

Veteran American defensive end Brandon Barlow and rookie Canadian defensive tackle Darien Newell have both been diagnosed with Achilles tears.

Newell was the 10th overall pick in 2025, but could not play after testing positive for banned subsatances at the combine.  Barlow, playing for Toronto, Hamilton, and now Edmonton, has 123 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, 17 sacks, four forced fumbles, and one interception in 60 career CFL appearances.

Also, Edmonton will also be without veteran Canadian offensive tackle Brett Boyko to start the season, as he will be placed on the six-game injured list due to a hand issue. 2026 second-round pick Benjamin Sangmuah, an uber-athletic defensive back prospect out of UBC, will join him on the six-game after suffering a knee injury.

[Blue In BC]

Edmonton loses 2 DL for the season with Achilles injuries, along with 2 others added to 6-game.

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/29/two-edmonton-elks-defensive-linemen-out-for-season-with-achilles-tear-report/

Veteran American defensive end Brandon Barlow and rookie Canadian defensive tackle Darien Newell have both been diagnosed with Achilles tears.

Newell was the 10th overall pick in 2025, but could not play after testing positive for banned subsatances at the combine.  Barlow, playing for Toronto, Hamilton, and now Edmonton, has 123 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, 17 sacks, four forced fumbles, and one interception in 60 career CFL appearances.

Also, Edmonton will also be without veteran Canadian offensive tackle Brett Boyko to start the season, as he will be placed on the six-game injured list due to a hand issue. 2026 second-round pick Benjamin Sangmuah, an uber-athletic defensive back prospect out of UBC, will join him on the six-game after suffering a knee injury.

That's a lot of serious injuries to start the season, Canadians in particular.