Edmonton Elks Add Another QB with Kaleb Eleby

Originally posted on CFL on FanNation | By Anthony Miller | Last updated 2/7/24

The quarterback position has been an ever-changing position as the Edmonton Elks keep adding and subtracting signal-callers from the roster. They made the move this week to add another quarterback in Kaleb Eleby.

Eleby is coming off a 2023 stint with the Houston Roughnecks after being selected in the XFL Draft in 2022. He saw limited time on the field for Houston, throwing for 28 yards last season. Eleby previously attended NFL rookie minicamp with the Seattle Seahawks.

For three seasons at Western Michigan, Eleby threw for 6,084 yards with 45 touchdowns to just 11 interceptions. He also ran for 75 yards and 13 scores in 24 games. The MAC Conference named him as third team All-Mac selection in 2020 and second team All-MAC in 2021.

TRANSACTION | The Elks sign Kaleb Eleby (QB).

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— Edmonton Elks (@GoElks) February 5, 2024

Currently, the Elks are carrying seven quarterbacks on the roster. Edmonton has signed McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Todd Centeio, Malik Henry and Steven Montez during the offseason. The team also released Taylor Cornelius to make room for Bethel-Thompson. Tre Ford and Jarret Doege are the only quarterbacks remaining from the 2023 squad.

The quarterback battle in training camp is likely going to be between Bethel-Thompson and Ford. Bethel-Thompson is considered the favorite. The QB3 job is one to watch with five battling for that spot.

This article first appeared on CFL on FanNation and was syndicated with permission.

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