Edmonton Elks

Edmonton Elks bring back Canadian OL Brett Boyko three days after release

by
3Down Staff
February 2, 2025

The Edmonton Elks have re-signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Brett Boyko just three days after he was released by the team.

Boyko was released by Edmonton on January 30 ahead of a $25,000 off-season roster bonus. The ratio-breaking tackle was projected to earn just over $200,000 in 2025 and was released in order to test the market before agreeing to an amended deal.

The 32-year-old started 29 games with the team over the past two seasons. He was the top-graded right tackle in the CFL last year, according to Pro Football Focus.

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The native of Saskatoon, Sask. was originally a second-round pick of the B.C. Lions in the 2015 CFL Draft. He has played 56 career regular-season games as a member of the Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Elks.

The six-foot-seven, 305-pound blocker was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Chargers during the 2016 and 2017 seasons, dressing for one game. He has also been a member of the AAF’s San Diego Fleet and XFL’s Orlando Guardians.