{"id":196647,"date":"2025-10-08T04:28:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T04:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/196647\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T04:28:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T04:28:33","slug":"elks-rankin-agree-to-extension-through-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/196647\/","title":{"rendered":"Elks, Rankin agree to extension through 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>EDMONTON \u2014 Running back Justin Rankin is staying in the Green and Gold.<\/p>\n<p>The Edmonton Elks have signed Rankin to a contract extension through the 2027 season, the team announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re pleased to have Justin onboard for the next two seasons,\u201d Elks VP of football operations and general manager Ed Hervey said. \u201cThis signing builds on the momentum we\u2019ve established this season, and we\u2019re excited to see how he\u2019ll contribute to our team\u2019s success moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2764053 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025_TGW_FinalConcept_EN-800x642.png\"   alt=\"Play CFL Pick \u2018Em presented by Old Dutch now!\" width=\"120\" height=\"96\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"CT\"\/>WESTJET THANKSGIVING WEEKEND<br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gamezone.cfl.ca\/pickem?&amp;utm_source=editorial&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=pickem_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/gamezone.cfl.ca\/pickem?&amp;utm_source=editorial&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=pickem_2025\" aria-label=\"Play Pick \u2018Em presented by Old Dutch now - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Play CFL Pick \u2018Em presented by Old Dutch now!<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Subscribe to the CFL\u2019s official YouTube channel - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Subscribe to the CFL\u2019s official YouTube channel<\/a><br role=\"presentation\"\/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Subscribe to the CFL\u2019s newsletter for exclusive offers and league updates - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/newsletter\/\" data-uw-original->Subscribe to the CFL\u2019s newsletter for exclusive offers and league updates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old has been electric since joining the Green and Gold. Rankin currently leads the CFL in big plays (rushes of 20+ yards &amp; receptions of 30+ yards) this season with 15 and his 12 offensive touchdowns (eight rushing, four receiving) rank him second only behind Hamilton\u2019s Kenny Lawler. Through 15 weeks of the season, Rankin sits fourth in the CFL in yards from scrimmage with 1,471 (838 rushing, 633 receiving).<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, Rankin became just the second Edmonton player to record over 200 yards rushing in a single game when he churned up 204 yards on just 16 carries in the OK Tire Labour Day Weekend rematch against the Calgary Stampeders. In the Elks 31-19 victory, Rankin scored a 90-yard rushing touchdown, marking the longest rush in the CFL since 2000 and the longest by a member of the Double E since Jim Germany\u2019s 94-yard scamper in 1977.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m excited to be staying in Edmonton for the next two seasons. I feel the city and the fans have embraced me and I love the direction this team is going,\u201d Rankin said.<\/p>\n<p>The Elks rusher emerged on the Canadian Football League scene mid way through the 2024 season, rushing for 765 yards on only 98 carries for a CFL best 7.8 yards per carry \u2013 rushing for at least 100 yards in four of the six games he received at least 10 carries.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to joining the Elks, Rankin was a star in the Indoor Football League (2021-2023), finishing second in the league in both rushing yards (923) and touchdowns (45) as a member of the Bay Area Panthers in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Edmonton is preparing to face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday, October 11, on WestJet Thanksgiving Weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"EDMONTON \u2014 Running back Justin Rankin is staying in the Green and Gold. 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