
Elks sign veteran defensive back Ed Gainey to one year contract extension.
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed veteran defensive back Ed Gainey to a one-year contract extension.
Gainey was fifth on the team with 47 defensive tackles last season, his first in Edmonton, to go with an interception and two forced fumbles.
A C-F-L all-star with Saskatchewan in 2016 and 2017, the 32-year-old Gainey has 356 defensive tackles, 24 interceptions and seven forced fumbles over 10 CFL seasons.
He has also played with Montreal (2012-13) and Hamilton (2014-15).