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The Ottawa Redblacks have acquired veteran American linebacker Nyles Morgan from the Edmonton Elks in exchange for a 2026 CFL Draft pick swap.
Ottawa sends a third round pick, 21st overall and a fourth round pick, 35th overall to Edmonton for Morgan and a third round pick, 23rd overall and a fifth round pick, 41st overall. He’s under contract for the 2026 CFL season.
The 29-year-old Morgan suited up in 62 games over his five seasons with Edmonton from 2021 through 2025. He’s registered 377 defensive tackles, nine special teams tackles, seven quarterback sacks, four forced fumbles and one interception. The Chicago, Illinois native played 11 games last season, registering 52 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle and one forced fumble prior to suffering a season-ending leg injury.
“Nyles is a player who I’ve enjoyed watching from a far over the past several seasons and I’m excited to have him as a key piece of our defence moving forward into next season. He has been a premier linebacker in this league for a number of years, combining elite athleticism, football IQ and natural leadership. We’re looking forward to what he will bring to our football club both on and off the field,” Ottawa head coach and general manager Ryan Dinwiddie said in a statement.
The University of Notre Dame graduate has eclipsed the 100-tackle mark twice in his three-down league career, including posting a CFL-best 111 defensive tackles in 2024. During his time with the Elks, he earned two team awards as he was named the franchise’s nominee for Most Outstanding Rookie (2021) and Defensive Player (2024). Prior to coming north of the boarder, the six-foot, 230-pound linebacker spent time in the National Football League with the Chicago Bears (2018) and Tennessee Titans (2018).
Meanwhile, Edmonton moves forward with Nick Anderson and 2024 CFL Draft first overall choice, Joel Dublanko at the weak-side and middle linebacker spots. The 27-year-old Dublanko recorded 80 defensive tackles in 12 starts last season.
