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Former first overall Global pick LB Eteva Mauga-Clements out for Edmonton Elks against Ottawa
By 3Down Staff -July 5, 2025
The Edmonton Elks have made only minor changes to their roster depth ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Ottawa Redblacks.
The most notable absence is Global linebacker Eteva Mauga-Clements, who was placed on the one-game injured list with a knee issue. The native of American Samoa was drafted first overall in the 2024 CFL Global Draft and has recorded 11 special teams tackles in 20 career games, including three so far this season.
Rookie defensive lineman Tomari Fox will spend time on the six-game injured list due to a serious ankle injury suffered last week. Backup receiver Binjimen Victor and Canadian linebacker Josiah Schakel have both been demoted to the practice roster.
Former first-round CFL Draft pick Francis Bemiy will make his debut on the Elks' defensive line as a result of the changes, while veteran Canadian receiver Tyson Middlemost and rookie American linebacker Brock Mogensen will suit up for special teams depth. Former Georgia standout Kearis Jackson will dress in place of Victor as the extra American receiver.
The Edmonton Elks (0-3) will host the Ottawa Redblacks (1-3) at Commonwealth Stadium on Sunday, July 6 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The weather forecast calls for a high of 18 degrees with a 40 percent chance of showers.
The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and on CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on TSN 1200 in Ottawa and 880 CHED in Edmonton.
https://3downnation.com/2025/07/05/former-first-overall-global-pick-lb-eteva-mauga-clements-out-for-edmonton-elks-against-ottawa/
Ottawa Redblacks without leading receiver Bralon Addison vs Elks
By 3Down Staff -July 5, 2025
The Ottawa Redblacks will have starting quarterback Dru Brown back in the lineup when they face the Edmonton Elks on Sunday, but they'll be without their leading receiver.
Veteran Bralon Addison has been placed on the one-game injured list after missing every practice this week with a shoulder issue. The 31-year-old has caught 21 passes for a team-high 220 yards and a touchdown through four games this season.
Second-year receiver Andre Miller has been activated off the practice roster to fill the starting role. He played six games last season and recorded 15 receptions for 254 yards and two touchdowns.
Also joining the starting lineup this week is rookie right tackle Parker Moorer, who takes over for the recently released Darta Lee. Quarterback Tyrie Adams was also demoted to the practice roster due to Brown's highly anticipated return.
Defensively, the team will also get a boost from the return of field cornerback Adrian Frye and depth contributor Bennett Williams after one-week absences. Rookie Gavin Heslop (quad) will go on the one-game injured list after blocking a punt last week, while Alijah McGhee has been sent down to the practice roster.
The Ottawa Redblacks (1-3) will visit the Edmonton Elks (0-3) at Commonwealth Stadium on Sunday, July 6 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The weather forecast calls for a high of 18 degrees with a 40 percent chance of showers.
The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and on CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on TSN 1200 in Ottawa and 880 CHED in Edmonton.
https://3downnation.com/2025/07/05/ottawa-redblacks-without-leading-receiver-bralon-addison-vs-elks/
I Hope Ottawa coaches can figure out a way to prevent Dru from being injured again.
No plays that require pass blocking?
Quote from: markf on July 06, 2025, 03:08:12 PMI Hope Ottawa coaches can figure out a way to prevent Dru from being injured again.
No plays that require pass blocking?
Yeah, I kinda doubt that. I'm expecting Dru to light it up tonight even without Addison.
I'm not sure Ottawa came to play tonight.
Well oiled machine!
They need new coaching, they have some good players.
Oh man, that looked bad. Stomach-turning to see his leg get twisted like that in slow motion. Prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery to Devonte Dedmon.
Suitor nattering away as Pimpleton rips off a 97 yard return. At least Dustin Nielson was paying attention and called the great return. Suitor just comments on the state of the game after everything is over. He is so depressing to listen to. Rarely says anything insightful. Forde and Smith were so much better last night.
Suitor is actually depressing. Flat delivery, boring, and dull. Irritating.
I've noticed lately Dustin actually correcting him.
I would pay extra, to have him gone.
Quote from: markf on July 07, 2025, 12:30:01 AMSuitor is actually depressing. Flat delivery, boring, and dull. Irritating.
I've noticed lately Dustin actually correcting him.
I would pay extra, to have him gone.
Me too. Is he even watching this game? He doesn't seem to know what's going on.
I'd take Andre Proulx over Glen Suitor. lol
Good grief! Suitor says Rankin ran for 40 yards on his TD run and Nielson has to correct him and tell him it was 72 yards.
been a fun watch.
Countdown to Dyce firing is on I think.
Redblacks receivers could not get open for some reason.... Either bad route running, or great d coverage or both
Eugene Lewis seems uninterested
Why did they bench ford twice?
Faj looked old.
Thought I recognized the hair... Aaron Grymes is elks db coach
Quote from: markf on July 07, 2025, 12:30:01 AMSuitor is actually depressing. Flat delivery, boring, and dull. Irritating.
I've noticed lately Dustin actually correcting him.
I would pay extra, to have him gone.
Is Suits on the sauce? His gaffes and behaviour lately have been odd.
Pretty entertaining game at Commonwealth tonight, too.
Quote from: markf on July 07, 2025, 01:48:56 AMbeen a fun watch.
Countdown to Dyce firing is on I think.
Redblacks receivers could not get open for some reason.... Either bad route running, or great d coverage or both
Why did they bench ford twice?
Faj looked old.
Thought I recognized the hair... Aaron Grymes is elks db coach
I m surprised he wasn't let go after last season.
Quote from: J5V on July 07, 2025, 12:06:48 AMOh man, that looked bad. Stomach-turning to see his leg get twisted like that in slow motion. Prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery to Devonte Dedmon.
Dedmon can't catch a break. Dude has missed so many games with injury over so many seasons. Too bad, because when he first showed up he seemed like he was going to be Grant level.
4Q13:12 flag for "defenseless receiver". Gino caught it but he jumped up with both feet in the air simultaneously, then takes a step and gets creamed below the knees.
The new rule says: "This protection does not exist if the receiver leaves his feet and jumps while catching the pass" (paraphrase? from 3down)
The EDM guys can be heard after the play screaming "but he left the ground", and they're right. Command seems to have been consulted, and yet they still chose to issue the penalty.
Another irksome grey area in the CFL, oh joy. So now you can jump while catching the pass but if you land and take 1-2 steps then all of a sudden you get the flag?
Major fail. Time to clarify the rule.