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The Edmonton Elks have brought back American linebacker Jadon Pearson, placing him on the practice roster. The team made the announcement on Monday.
The six-foot-one, 222-pound defender attended training camp with the team and dressed for both preseason games. He was released amid final roster cuts.
The 25-year-old native of Gilbert, Ariz. finished his collegiate career at Fresno State University in 2025, where he made 106 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, three pass knockdowns, one forced fumble, and 0.5 sacks.
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Pearson previously played at Utah State, Utah, Reedley College, and Air Force.
The Edmonton Elks (3-0) will visit the B.C. Lions (0-3) at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna on Saturday, July 4 with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Elks are coming off a 23-18 come-from-behind win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, while the Lions lost the first of two games in the Okanagan against the Calgary Stampeders.
The weather forecast in Kelowna calls for a high of 26 degrees and a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 880 CHED in Edmonton or 730 CKNW (English) or Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600 (Punjabi) in B.C.
