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.
He was named to the CFL’s West Division all-star team.
Brown signed with the Elks as a free agent in 2023 when he had two sacks and 10 defensive tackles in nine games as a rookie.
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He played five seasons at the University of Virginia.
The six-foot-four, 225-pound lineman totalled 61 total tackles, five sacks and one interception in 53 career games with the Cavaliers.
