Football (CFL)

The Edmonton Elks have released American defensive lineman Elliott Brown for him to pursue NFL opportunities. The 26-year-old from Odenton, Md., tied for the CFL lead in sacks last season with eight while compiling 44 defensive tackles.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed defensive lineman Mike Wakefield to a one-year contract on Wednesday. He tied teammate Lorenzo Mauldin and three others for the CFL lead with eight sacks last season.

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VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed veteran kicker Sean Whyte to a one-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The 39-year-old from White Rock, B.C., led the league with a 94.

Football was long Brandon London's first love, but the Super Bowl and Grey Cup champion has found a new passion.

The B.C. Lions shored up their offensive line Monday, acquiring veteran American tackle Dejon Allen from the Toronto Argonauts. The six-foot-two, 300-pound Allen was the CFL's outstanding lineman in 2023.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks hired William Fields as their defensive co-ordinator and secondary coach Monday. Fields served as co-defensive co-ordinator with Kevin Eiben last season with the Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts.

WINNIPEG — Veteran right guard Pat Neufeld and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms on a one-year extension. Neufeld was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

VANCOUVER — Mike Benevides is back as the B.C. Lions defensive co-ordinator. Benevides assumes the role on new head coach Buck Pierce's staff, the Lions announced Thursday. Benevides had spent the last two years as B.C.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian offensive lineman Jesse Gibbon to a one-year contract extension Thursday. The deal leaves Gibbon under contract with the CFL club through the 2026 season.