{"id":706071,"date":"2026-05-31T16:22:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T16:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/706071\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T16:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T16:22:10","slug":"edmonton-elks-release-incumbent-starter-binjimen-victor-19-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/706071\/","title":{"rendered":"Edmonton Elks release incumbent starter Binjimen Victor, 19 others"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Edmonton Elks have released American receiver Binjimen Victor ahead of the CFL\u2019s mandatory roster cutdown deadline.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old made 12 starts with the Elks in 2025, making 32 receptions for 331 yards and one touchdown.<\/p>\n

The six-foot-four, 200-pound target joined the team as a free agent in 2025 after stints with the New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, and Birmingham Stallions.<\/p>\n

The Elks also released the following players as part of their post-training camp cuts: American quarterback Zach Zebrowski; American running back Rushawn Baker; American receivers Jalon Calhoun, Julian Hicks, Kisean Johnson, and Justin McGriff;\u00a0Canadian offensive linemen Matthew Ljuden, Jaxon Morkin, and Domenico Piazza; American offensive linemen Erick Cade and Mark Evans II; American defensive lineman BJ Thompson; Canadian linebackers Jaxxon Brashear and Yunus Larry; American linebacker Jadon Pearson; and American defensive backs Travion Blaylock, JaVaughn Byrd, Ian Kennelly, and Jaylin Williams.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Elks have placed rookie Canadian receiver Eloa Latendresse-Regimbald on the retired list with the intention of returning to school. Veteran Canadian linebacker Olivier Muembi was also placed on the retired list, though he has no remaining eligibility.<\/p>\n

Evans was the most notable of the remaining cuts, as he appeared in 16 games last season along the offensive line and made three starts.<\/p>\n

The team also established a 12-man practice roster, including American running back ShunDerrick Powell; Canadian fullback Bradley Hladik; American receiver O.J. Hiliare; American offensive lineman Cameron Carter; Canadian offensive lineman Chris Pashula; Canadian defensive lineman Francis Bemiy; Global defensive lineman Richard Jibunor; American defensive lineman Gavin Meyer; American defensive backs Jaaron Joseph, Terez Reid, and Ladarius Tennison; and Global kicker Jesus Gomez.<\/p>\n

The Edmonton Elks will play their first regular-season game against the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday, June 6. The team finished fifth in the West Division standings in 2025 with a 7-11 record, missing the playoffs for the fifth straight season.<\/p>\n

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