GDT Mtl at Edm, Sat Jun 20, 3:00PM

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Edmonton Elks plug offensive line gap with American rookie
by 3Down Staff  June 19, 2026

The Edmonton Elks will start three Americans along the offensive line against the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday.

Canadian right guard Coulter Woodmansey, who joined the team as a high-priced addition this offseason, has been placed on the six-game injured list after hurting his knee in the opener. Rather than replace him with veteran Mark Korte, who remains on the roster as a backup and boasts 107 career CFL starts, the Elks have activated American rookie Cameron Carter.

The 28-year-old played his college football at Murray State University before catching on with the spring football circuit. He has played for the Michigan Panthers (UFL), Houston Roughnecks (UFL), and the New Jersey Generals (USFL), making 18 starts in 25 games.

The Elks have also lost Global linebacker Eteva Mauga-Clements (clavicle) to the six-game injured list, while American defensive tackle Tomari Fox (elbow) has been placed on the one-game injured list. Canadian Francis Bemiy and Global Richard Jibunor have been added to the defensive line as a result.

The Edmonton Elks (1-0) will host the Montreal Alouettes (2-0) at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, June 20, with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 p.m. EDT. The Alouettes are coming off an impressive win over the Toronto Argonauts, while the Elks spent Week 2 on bye.

The weather forecast in Edmonton calls for a high of 18 degrees and a 60 percent chance of showers. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 690 (English) or 99.5 Montreal (French) in Montreal or 880 CHED in Edmonton.

https://3downnation.com/2026/06/19/edmonton-elks-plug-offensive-line-gap-with-american-rookie/

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Montreal Alouettes without Tyrice Beverette against Elks
by 3Down Staff  June 19, 2026

The Montreal Alouettes will be without weak-side linebacker Tyrice Beverette when they visit the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The team issued its official depth chart on Friday morning.

The 31-year-old is dealing with a neck injury and has been moved to the one-game injured list. He was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and a non-participant on Tuesday and Thursday.

Beverette made six defensive tackles and one sack during the team's first two regular-season games. He was named All-CFL in each of his last two seasons, and received the East Division's nomination for Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2024.

Over 96 career regular-season CFL games, Beverette has made 352 defensive tackles, 84 special teams tackles, 21 sacks, nine forced fumbles, seven interceptions, and two touchdowns.

Geoffrey Cantin-Arku will start in Beverette's place, shifting over from middle linebacker. Micah Awe, who was a full-time starter with the B.C. Lions in 2025, will start for Cantin-Arku at middle linebacker.

Kaseem Ferdinand will start at slotback in place of Jerreth Sterns, who has been placed on the six-game injured list (hand). The five-foot-ten, 180-pound native of Ottawa recently rejoined the Alouettes after dressing for four regular-season games in 2025. He was named a second-team U Sports All-Canadian at Carleton University in 2024.

Najee Murray has returned from the one-game injured list to start at strong-side linebacker. The 33-year-old has made 244 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, nine interceptions, three sacks, and two forced fumbles over 67 career regular-season games, all with the Alouettes.

Daniel Wise will start at defensive tackle alongside Mustafa Johnson, replacing Decarius Hawthorne. The six-foot-three, 279-pound defender played 17 regular-season games with the Washington Commanders in 2021 and 2022, recording 11 tackles. He was also a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals, and Kansas City Chiefs. Hawthorne has been moved to the practice roster.

Terique Owens and Kori Roberson Jr. have been promoted from the practice roster into depth roles. Owens, a receiver, is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Terrell Owens. Roberson Jr., who dressed for seven regular-season games last year, will be a backup behind Wise.

Mario Alford will handle Montreal's return duties following the release of Phillip Brooks. The 34-year-old attended training camp with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats but was cut after the team's first preseason game to make room for Isaiah Wooden Sr. Alford previously played for the Alouettes before a long stint with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Special Teams Player in 2022.

Riley MacLeod, a Canadian linebacker out of Western University, has been moved to the practice roster. He made one special teams tackle in last week's won over the Toronto Argonauts.

The Montreal Alouettes (2-0) will visit the Edmonton Elks (1-0) at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, June 20 with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 p.m. EDT. The Alouettes are coming off an impressive win over the Toronto Argonauts, while the Elks spent Week 2 on bye.

The weather forecast in Edmonton calls for a high of 18 degrees and a 60 percent chance of showers. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 690 (English) or 99.5 Montreal (French) in Montreal or 880 CHED in Edmonton.

https://3downnation.com/2026/06/19/montreal-alouettes-without-tyrice-beverette-against-elks/

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depth charts posted

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Massive changes in MTL, but really only Beverette matters.  Sterns was good last week but is replaceable.  They still have more than enough firepower.  But like every MTL game, it all hinges on Alexander's hammy/knee holding up!  I'm betting it won't all season!  The only question is which game does it give out?

EDM is becoming very much the wildcard: the crazy cousin.  They might show up completely wasted, or they are a berzerker.  The roster looks good on paper and many, including TSN pundits, say Rankin is the best RB in the league.  Ya, they "only" have Cody, and that's a huge detriment, but he can game manage like Nichols and be good enough if he doesn't hand the ball over.

So while everyone thinks MTL runs away with it, this one may have the highest likelihood of being a shocker.  Problem is, you can't really win money or pickems this way.  You basically have to go with the conventional wisdom.

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Massive changes in MTL, but really only Beverette matters.  Sterns was good last week but is replaceable.  They still have more than enough firepower.  But like every MTL game, it all hinges on Alexander's hammy/knee holding up!  I'm betting it won't all season!  The only question is which game does it give out?

EDM is becoming very much the wildcard: the crazy cousin.  They might show up completely wasted, or they are a berzerker.  The roster looks good on paper and many, including TSN pundits, say Rankin is the best RB in the league.  Ya, they "only" have Cody, and that's a huge detriment, but he can game manage like Nichols and be good enough if he doesn't hand the ball over.

So while everyone thinks MTL runs away with it, this one may have the highest likelihood of being a shocker.  Problem is, you can't really win money or pickems this way.  You basically have to go with the conventional wisdom.

The Als have the IT factor, and the Elks are the Elks.  I'm not sold on Kilam as a head coach either, he's still a few years away.  Maas goes into his old stomping grounds and the Als do the stomping.

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ole ole ole ole

go als go

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did they just say the elks are above .500 for the first time since 2019??

and they are 1-0.  lol

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edmonton remembered they had Rankin

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edmonton remembered they had Rankin

He's a real weapon. The speed to break it outside and his breakaway speed downfield gives Elks another dimension to their running game.

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Rankin does it again. Having an amazing game.

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sloppy football in the rain by montreal

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great catch by snead in a monsoon

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great catch by snead in a monsoon

Yes it was
Game is not over