GDT Cgy at Edm, Sat Sep 6, 6:00PM

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Edmonton Elks rule out Jake Ceresna, Nyles Morgan for rematch with Stampeders
By 3Down Staff -September 5, 2025

The Edmonton Elks will be without starting defenders Jake Ceresna and Nyles Morgan when they host the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.

Both players suffered injuries during last week's Labour Day Classic — Ceresna to his knee and Morgan to his leg — and they have been placed on the six-game injured list, an indication the injuries aren't short-term.

Ceresna, a two-time All-CFL selection, has recorded 16 defensive tackles, one sack, and one interceptions over 11 regular-season games this year. He will be replaced at defensive tackle by Tyreek Johnson, a rookie out of the University of South Carolina who has recorded five defensive tackles over six games.

Morgan, who has made 52 defensive tackles, one special teams tackles, and one forced fumble this season, will be replaced at middle linebacker by rookie Brock Mogensen. The 25-year-old native of Farmington, Minn. was a first-team FCS All-American at the University of South Dakota in 2023 and has made two defensive tackles and five special teams tackles as a CFL rookie.

The Elks have also moved American offensive lineman Greg Eiland to the one-game injured list and Canadian offensive lineman Phillip Grohovac to the practice roster. Those who have been added to the active roster include Canadian offensive lineman Carter O'Donnell, American offensive lineman Mark Evans II, defensive lineman Elijah Alston, and defensive lineman Jordan Williams.

O'Donnell signed with the team this week after a five-year stint in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals. The native of Red Deer, Alta. will be the backup right tackle behind Brett Boyko.

Williams, who signed with the team this week following his release from Toronto, will dress as the backup to Johnson. The veteran defender started the first 10 games of the regular season at defensive tackle for the Argonauts and recorded 10 defensive tackles.

The Edmonton Elks (4-7) will host the Calgary Stampeders (8-3) at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, September 6 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Stampeders dominated Edmonton in last week's Labour Day Classic by a score of 28-7.

The weather forecast in Edmonton calls for a high of 27 degrees with a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 770 CHQR in Calgary and 880 CHED in Edmonton.

https://3downnation.com/2025/09/05/edmonton-elks-rule-out-jake-ceresna-nyles-morgan-for-rematch-with-stampeders/

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Long snapper Aaron Crawford returns for Calgary Stampeders against Elks
By 3Down Staff -September 5, 2025

The Calgary Stampeders will have veteran long snapper Aaron Crawford back in the lineup when they visit the Edmonton Elks on Saturday evening.

The 38-year-old native of Medicine Hat, Alta. missed the team's last nine games due to a knee injury, giving way to rookie Jason MacGougan. Now in his twelfth CFL season, Crawford has played 165 career regular-season games, including 67 as a member of the Stampeders. He is still searching for his first Grey Cup.

The Stampeders have also added Canadian defensive back Kaylyn St-Cyr and American defensive lineman Shaun Peterson Jr. to the active roster this week, both of whom were promoted from the practice roster. St-Cyr has made 15 special teams tackles over 13 career CFL regular-season games, while Peterson Jr. has made one defensive tackle, four special teams tackles, and one sack over two career games.

To make room on the active roster, Calgary has moved linebacker Morice Blackwell Jr. to the one-game injured list (knee) and Canadian defensive lineman Anthony Federico to the six-game injured list (ankle).

Jaylon Hutchings, who has been a breakout performer at defensive tackle this season, has been listed as a game-time decision due to a groin injury.

The Calgary Stampeders (8-3) will visit the Edmonton Elks (4-7) at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, September 6 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Stampeders dominated Edmonton in last week's Labour Day Classic by a score of 28-7.

The weather forecast in Edmonton calls for a high of 27 degrees with a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 770 CHQR in Calgary and 880 CHED in Edmonton.

https://3downnation.com/2025/09/05/long-snapper-aaron-crawford-returns-for-calgary-stampeders-against-elks/

[The Zipp]

rankin is running wild

[markf]

Funny to watch Bighill blitzing ...

Still useless at that.

[TBURGESS]

Great game by the Elks. They could catch us. 

[dd]

Great game by the Elks. They could catch us.

They ll catch and pass us !! They whipped Calgary tonight hands down. Calgary easily beat us . We re the west bottom feeder right now

[TecnoGenius]

Any given Sunday.  Haha, the one week I (and everyone else) don't pick Rankin in fantasy because "you can't run against CGY".

[TecnoGenius]

Hey, does anyone know if CGY go reamed by Rankin because of Biggie?  Anyone check if it was Biggie or the skinny MLB in on these huge plays?

Those were just brutal.  If Biggie takes the heat for it (not being able to shed blocks when gap-filling) then maybe they stop dressing him?

That CGY D made our run D look positively wall-like.