GDT BC at Edm, Fri July 17, 8:00PM

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Veteran Mark Korte steps back into Edmonton Elks' starting lineup against B.C.
by 3Down Staff  July 16, 2026

The Edmonton Elks will have two new starters in the trenches on Friday when they face off against the B.C. Lions.

Centre David Beard (calf) and defensive tackle Jordan Williams (upper arm) have both been placed on the six-game injured list after being formally ruled out on Wednesday.

On offence, veteran Mark Korte will step in as the snapper after losing the battle with Beard in training camp. The 30-year-old has played 125 career regular-season games as a member of the Redblacks and Elks. Rookie Chris Pashula will draw onto the roster as the sixth man.

Defensively, Tomari Fox has been upgraded to the starting spot after recording three defensive tackles in four games. Rookie Gavin Meyer will dress as part of the rotation.

Elsewhere on the roster, Global linebacker Tyron Vrede has been placed on the one-game injured list with a knee issue after making two special teams tackles in his debut. Canadian rookie Justin Pace will return to the lineup in his place. Edmonton will also swap backup Canadian receivers, as Zach Mathis dresses this week and rookie Carter Kettyle returns to the reserve roster.

The Edmonton Elks (4-1) will host the B.C. Lions (1-3) at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday, July 17, with kickoff scheduled for 9:00 p.m. EDT. The Lions are coming off a bye week, while the Elks dominated the Ottawa Redblacks in a 40-17 win at home.

The weather forecast in Edmonton calls for a high of 29 degrees and sun. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS2 in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 730 CKNW (English) or Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600 (Punjabi) in Vancouver or 880 CHED in Edmonton.

https://3downnation.com/2026/07/16/veteran-mark-korte-steps-back-into-edmonton-elks-starting-lineup-against-b-c/

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T.J. Lee highlights four impactful returnees for B.C. Lions in Edmonton
by 3Down Staff  July 16, 2026

The B.C. Lions will get four impactful players back from injury on Friday night in Edmonton, including a pair of defensive starters.

Veteran halfback T.J. Lee is the most notable reinsertion, after the 35-year-old missed the past two weeks with a calf injury. The longest-serving Lion had recorded 11 defensive tackles in two games prior to the injury and will retake his place to the boundary, forcing a reshuffle in the secondary.

Deontai Williams will return to nickel, with Jackson Findlay rotating back to safety and Josh Hagerty bumping out of the starting lineup. American rookie Tyson Russell has been demoted to the practice roster, while Canadian veteran Patrice Rene has been placed on the one-game injured list with a thigh issue.

Along the defensive line, Levi Bell returns to his starting spot opposite Mathieu Betts after missing the last game with a hip injury. The 26-year-old has been credited with five defensive tackles and one sack through three games. His addition forces Colby Taylor back onto the practice roster.

Canadian linebacker Ben Hladik is also back from an ankle injury, though American rookie Parker McKenna continues to be listed as the starter at weakside linebacker after amassing seven defensive tackles and two forced fumbles in the last matchup with Edmonton. 2026 CFL Draft pick Chase Henning has been returned to the practice roster.

Canadian receiver Kieran Poissant will make his return on offence from a hip injury, but has been listed as a backup. Fellow National pass catchers Hergy Mayala and Nick Cenacle will continue to start after coming into the lineup due to the injuries to Poissant and others.

The B.C. Lions (1-3) will visit the Edmonton Elks (4-1) at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday, July 17, with kickoff scheduled for 9:00 p.m. EDT. The Lions are coming off a bye week, while the Elks dominated the Ottawa Redblacks in a 40-17 win at home.

The weather forecast in Edmonton calls for a high of 29 degrees and sun. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS2 in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 730 CKNW (English) or Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600 (Punjabi) in Vancouver or 880 CHED in Edmonton.

https://3downnation.com/2026/07/16/t-j-lee-highlights-four-impactful-returnees-for-b-c-lions-in-edmonton/

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depth charts posted

[The Zipp]

could be a great game.  why isn't it being played tonight??

why stray from:

thursday
friday
saturday
sunday

??

[Tecno]

The Thursday games are mostly just a thing in WPG.  They seem to be bad draws in other cities.  So I'm not surprised to see no Thu game when WPG isn't hosting.

[Blue In BC]

I'm not sure which team I want to win this game. I really don't think the Elks are as good as their record but it's good for the CFL for them to get away from being bottom feeders.

IMO the Lions are an arrogant team and that's annoying but I live here so I suppose I cheer for them.

It's a win win of sorts for the Bombers. Either the gap from 1st to 5th is closing or the Lions are sinking fast.

Realistically the Bombers just need to continue winning and let the rest settle itself..

[GOLDMEMBER]

This is must win territory for the Lions. They cannot continue to lose ground to all the other players in the West.

Edmonton is due for a stumble game.

[The Zipp]

i love seeing BC lose

[Jesse]

In a neutral game, I just want to see lots of offence.

In Rourke vs. Fajardo, I cheer for Rourke.

Standings wise, I want the Bombers to finish in first, so hoping for the BC "upset".

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

In a neutral game, I just want to see lots of offence.

In Rourke vs. Fajardo, I cheer for Rourke.

Standings wise, I want the Bombers to finish in first, so hoping for the BC "upset".

I want to see how the Bombers fare against the Stamps, Riders and Als, with Dru Brown they may be back in the top 4 teams.

[Jesse]

I want to see how the Bombers fare against the Stamps, Riders and Als, with Dru Brown they may be back in the top 4 teams.

We did already beat the Stamps.