Elks sign all-star receivers Bowman, Arceneaux, three others

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed former all-star receivers Adarius Bowman and Emmanuel Arceneaux on Wednesday.

The Elks additionally added veteran receiver Caleb Holley, defensive again Matt Elam and defensive lineman Daniel Ross.

Bowman returns to the franchise after a five-year absence.

The 36-year-old is a three-time all-star, incomes the honour within the 2014, 2015 and 2016 whereas he was enjoying in Edmonton.

Bowman helped Edmonton win the 2015 Gray Cup.

His 2016 season was among the finest in group historical past, with Bowman finishing 120 receptions for 1,761 yards and 9 touchdowns in 17 video games.

Arceneaux, 34, is a two-time CFL all-star, and final performed within the league in 2019, suiting up for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

He final performed for the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Soccer League.

Greatest identified for his time with the B.C. Lions, Arceneaux has 578 receptions within the CFL for 8,418 yards and 57 touchdowns.

Elam and Ross have each had transient stints within the NFL.

This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Jan. 26, 2022.