GDT Ssk at Edm, Sat Aug 1, 6:00PM

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Edmonton Elks regain Carter O'Donnell, bench Cam Carter for rematch with Riders
by 3Down Staff  July 31, 2026

The Edmonton Elks are making two changes to their offensive line ahead of Saturday's rematch with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, prompted by the return of Carter O'Donnell.

The 27-year-old started the team's first six regular-season games at left guard before missing last week's game with a knee injury. The Calgary native signed with the Elks last fall after five years in the NFL. He dressed for seven regular-season games and made five starts at right guard.

O'Donnell was a member of the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals during his tenure down south. He dressed for five regular-season games and made three starts with Arizona. According to Spotrac, he earned almost $2.6 million during his time in the NFL.

Veteran Canadian Brett Boyko will move into a backup role once again with O'Donnell returning to his usual left guard spot, but that won't be the only change up front. Rookie American Cam Carter, who has started six games at right guard since the injury to Coulter Woodmansey, has been demoted to the practice roster.

Joe Cooper, a rookie out of Slippery Rock University, will make his first career start after being signed on June 16. The six-foot-seven, 320-pound blocker was a three-time All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference selection, a consensus Division II All-American, and was a finalist for the Gene Upshaw Award in 2025.

Canadian fullback Jacob Plamondon won't be available this week to assist, as he has been placed on the one-game injured list with a shoulder issue. American defensive tackle Jared Brinkman is listed as a game-time decision after he was limited on Thursday due to a quad injury.

The Edmonton Elks (6-1) will host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-2) at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, August 1, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The two teams met in Regina this past week, where Vincent Blanchard kicked a walk-off 57-yard game-winning field goal.

The weather forecast in Edmonton calls for a high of 24 degrees and a 30 percent chance of showers. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 620 CKRM in Regina or 880 CHED in Edmonton.

https://3downnation.com/2026/07/31/edmonton-elks-regain-carter-odonnell-bench-cam-carter-for-rematch-with-riders/

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Saskatchewan Roughriders add A.J. Ouellette, Rolan Milligan Jr. to six-game injured list
by 3Down Staff  July 31, 2026

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be without at least one major star on each side of the ball for their rematch with the Edmonton Elks and beyond.

Running back A.J. Ouellette and defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. have both been placed on the six-game injured list due to knee injuries. Both players have already missed time this season due to other injuries.

Over four regular-season games this year, Ouellette has rushed for 288 yards and caught four passes for 30 yards. He went down after his leg was twisted awkwardly in the third quarter of last week's loss to Edmonton, though head coach Corey Mace indicated that the injury was not believed to be long-term. He described the 31-year-old as "week-to-week," though the six-game designation suggests Saskatchewan believes an absence of that length is possible.

Rookie Quali Conley will take back over as the starter after previously replacing Ouellette in two games this season. The 23-year-old rushed for 107 yards, caught three passes for 17 yards, and scored one touchdown in those contests.

Milligan is back on the injured list after making a brief return to the lineup last week. The former Most Outstanding Defensive Player has appeared in just two games this season and has been forced to exit both times, recording two tackles. The two-time All-CFL selection has made 217 defensive tackles, 35 special teams tackles, 14 interceptions, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one touchdown over 54 career regular-season CFL games with the Roughriders.

National defensive back Jonathan Edouard will step back into the starting role at boundary halfback, having made seven defensive tackles and seven special teams tackles in five games for Saskatchewan. American James Burgess Jr. will dress as insurance.

The Riders will also be missing starting left guard Zack Fry with a knee injury, though he has been placed on the one-game injured list. Daniel Johnson will step into the first unit, while rookie Erik Andersen dresses as the sixth man.

Saturday's game marks the Rider debuts of Canadian linebacker Ryder Varga and American defensive end Derick Roberson, who was a star in the UFL. American defensive lineman Jaylen Pate and Canadian defensive lineman Liam Hoskins have been demoted to the practice roster to make room.

Notably, Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus is listed as a game-time decision after being unable to practice on Tuesday and Wednesday due to a foot injury. In six games this season, the reigning Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian has made 31 catches for 448 yards and five touchdowns. Daniel Wiebe and D'Sean Mimbs are both dressed to replace him if required.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-2) will visit the Edmonton Elks (6-1) at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, August 1, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The two teams met in Regina this past week, where Vincent Blanchard kicked a walk-off 57-yard game-winning field goal.

The weather forecast in Edmonton calls for a high of 24 degrees and a 30 percent chance of showers. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 620 CKRM in Regina or 880 CHED in Edmonton.

https://3downnation.com/2026/07/31/saskatchewan-roughriders-add-a-j-ouellette-rolan-milligan-jr-to-six-game-injured-list/

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[GOLDMEMBER]

Good game tonight!

Unlike last nights complete debacle.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Finally, 30k in attendance in Edmonton, hope the Elks don't crap the bed!  If the CFL is fixing games thru the refs, this one needs to be tilted in the Elks favour.

[Austin85]

These are real football teams not like Winnipeg this year. Both teams recruited well in the off season. I bleed bomber blue but our football ops is terrible and needs big changes so they don't fall into the abys.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Why is Suitor mentioning Justin McInnis, is he losing his mind?

[TrueBlue75]

Two solid teams putting on a show in front of a large crowd is great for the league. The Bombers are nowhere near being in the same realm as these two teams. Painful to acknowledge that used to be us. Banjo Bowl is going to be painful this year isn't it?  I'm lowkey rooting for the Elks...

[Austin85]

Montreal as well included in that, Calgary is coming on and BC when they get Rourke back and receivers that were injured, bombers are in trouble, if they keep up there garbage play and coaching as well.

[dd]

This game is super intense and physical. Man our guys aren't anywhere near this level of play

[BBRT]

This game is super intense and physical. Man our guys aren't anywhere near his level of play

Amen! And I don't see much in the cupboard that will change that.

[Tecno]

1Q11:21 Look at how Rankin gets that TD with multiple low foot/shin holding/tackling as well as waist tackles.

That is 100% a failure if that's Brady.  Not only does Rankin keep going, but he fully regains his balance and could have gotten more.  Brady would get the fall-forward yards and that's it.

This is what I'm talking about when I say any low contact brings him down.

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1Q11:00(-ish, clock not shown!)

On the huge SSK KO return there were 2 MASSIVE OBVIOUS holds by SSK guys along the rail (best seen in the live shot).  That return does not occur without those holds.

Blind refs do their Sgt Schulze routine.

SSK is all hold, all the time.  League needs to do something about this.

How about make ST holding a challengeable call, but with a super high threshold for overturning (i.e. winning an uncalled hold).