Edmonton Elks release two receivers they just signed

Photo: AP/Ashley Landis

The Edmonton Elks have released American receivers Jaylen Hall and Zane Pope, both of whom were added to the practice roster on Sunday.

Hall began his collegiate career at Western Michigan, recording 85 receptions for 1,532 yards and 14 touchdowns in 43 career games for the Broncos. After four seasons, the six-foot-three, 180-pound target transferred to Western Kentucky, adding 68 receptions for 869 yards and six touchdowns in 14 games in 2022, adding nine punt returns for 106 yards and a major.

Pope spent his entire college career at Fresno State, recording 129 receptions for 1,738 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a senior in 2022, the six-foot-two, 190-pound target was named a Phil Steele fourth-team All-Mountain West selection after catching 50 passes for 653 yards and four scores, later earning a mini-camp invite from the Kansas City Chiefs.

Edmonton also released Global kicker Wihan van der Reit from their suspended list. The native of Polokwane Limpopo, South Africa signed with the team in February 2022 but was moved to the suspended list three months later.

The Elks (0-6) next visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-2) at IG Field on Thursday, July 20.

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