September 23, 2024

Elks release defensive back Leon O’Neal Jr.

The Canadian Press

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have released American defensive back Leon O’Neal Jr., the club announced Monday.

The 25-year-old was signed by the Elks in January of 2024, making the team out of training camp as the Elks starting SAM linebacker. In 11 games this season (five starts) O’Neal Jr. contributed 35 defensive tackles and seven special teams tackles for the Green and Gold.

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Prior to his time with the Elks, the Texas A&M standout spent time with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2023 preseason and with the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers in 2022.

The Elks head to Winnipeg for a Friday, September 27 rematch against the Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium.

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