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EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have released American defensive lineman Kony Ealy, the team announced Tuesday.
Ealy appeared in 21 games over the last two seasons for the Green and Gold, recording 26 defensive tackles and six sacks. Before joining the Elks, the 31-year-old signed with the Toronto Argonauts in 2021 appearing in two games and tallying four defensive tackles and a sack.
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The six-foot-four, 275-pounder was selected in the second round (60th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers where he spent three seasons (2014-2016) and tallied 90 tackles, 15 sacks, two interceptions, six forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 62 games.
The Edmonton Elks will return to the field in 2024 for the club’s 75th CFL season.
