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Edmonton Elks sign 3 defensive backs, former NFL players among the recruits
The Edmonton Elks announced they have recruited a trio of defensive backs on Sunday.
The new additions include Jerrell Cummings, Jaylin Williams and Bryce Cosby. Among them, the latter two come to Edmonton with NFL experience under their belts.
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Cummings will make his return to the city after getting the axe during the 2025 Elks training camp. The UBC Thunderbird alumnus was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in 2024 as a fifth round, 39th overall pick.
Williams made 152 tackles, two sacks, 24 pass deflections, and six interceptions during his five season stint playing for the University of Indiana.
He later signed with the Minnesota Vikings following the 2023 NFL draft and played there for two seasons. Williams was also part of the BC Lions practice roster in 2025.
Cosby joins the Edmonton club after spending the 2024 season on the Montreal Alouettes. During his time there, he tallied 67 tackles, two interceptions and one sack.
Before joining the CFL, Cosby spent two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders and was named first-time All-MAC in 2020 with Ball State.
The Elks will take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders on their home turf Friday at 8 p.m.
