Lawler pays tribute to Edmonton on social media, says goodbye to Elks ahead of CFL free agency – Edmonton | 24CA News
He was the Edmonton Elks’ celebrity free agent signing final 12 months, however with one week to go till the following CFL free company interval begins, receiver Kenny Lawler introduced on social media that he plans to go away Alberta’s capital.
“Thank you so much for allowing me to represent this city and this amazing organization,” the 28-year-old soccer participant mentioned in an Instagram put up on Tuesday. He mentioned his household was grateful for his or her temporary time within the metropolis.
“Everyone we crossed paths with helped make this transition easy as possible for us.”
Ottawa Redblacks Patrick Levels (3) tackles Edmonton Elks Kenny Lawler (89) throughout first half CFL motion in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday August 27, 2022.
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Last low season, the Elks signed Lawler to a one-year contract value a reported $300,000, making him the very best paid participant within the CFL who was not a quarterback.
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Citing an nameless supply, The Canadian Press reported Tuesday that the receiver who hails from California has agreed to a deal in precept with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
CFL contracts can not formally be agreed to till Feb. 14, when free company formally begins. However, as soon as the reported two-year deal is formally introduced, it will mark Lawler’s return to Manitoba the place he started his electrifying CFL profession in 2019.
While enjoying for Winnipeg, Lawler helped the Bombers win Grey Cups in 2019 and 2021. In his solely season with the Elks, Lawler managed to tally 58 catches for 894 yards and 5 touchdowns earlier than present process season-ending shoulder surgical procedure.
The 2022 season for the Elks was a tough one. The membership went 4-14 because it continues to rebuild since shedding key gamers like quarterback Mike Reilly in 2019. Lawler mentioned regardless of the difficult season with the Green and Gold, he was grateful for the aggressive spirit the teaching employees maintained.
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“Though we fell short, you all were never compromised in getting us to settle for nothing less than the goal we set out to achieve,” Lawler mentioned, including he’ll miss the teammates he performed with and that he has “gained relationships this year that I know will last a lifetime.”
–With recordsdata from Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press
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