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Elks Look to Future by Embracing Past, Including Former Team Name
- The Edmonton Elks started their 2025 season on June 7 with an away game against the B.C. Lions in Vancouver.
- This followed a 2021 rebranding from the former name Eskimos amid pressure to remove racially sensitive terms and sponsor demands.
- The franchise revitalized under new management and coach Mark Kilam, restored the motto “Once an Eskimo, Always an Eskimo,” and revamped the roster including quarterback Tre Ford.
- In 2024, the Elks finished with a 7-11 record, placing fourth in the West Division. They led the CFL in rushing with 2,365 yards and bolstered their quarterback depth by acquiring Cody Fajardo, a past Grey Cup Most Valuable Player, to serve as a backup.
- The team aims to build on late-season momentum to improve playoff chances, increase attendance, and reconnect fans by blending tradition with new talent.
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Elks look to future by embracing past, including former team name
The winds of change blew through Commonwealth Stadium this winter, bringing in a new regime determined to return Edmonton’s once-proud CFL franchise to its green-and-gold glory days. Part of that includes embracing the team’s former name, “Eskimos.”
Elks unveil new jerseys ahead of 2025 season
EDMONTON — As fans anticipate a return to the Green and Gold’s winning ways on the field, fans of the Edmonton Elks will recognize a familiar look this season. The Club unveiled new home and away jerseys at an event for fans Thursday evening at Midway Music Hall, opening a new chapter for the team’s on-field look, combining the past with the present. Fans of the Green and Gold will notice the return of some key jersey elements that have long bee…
Elks Embrace Former Eskimos Name in Bid to Revitalize Team
The Edmonton Elks are embarking on a new chapter, revitalizing their franchise under a new management team while embracing their past, specifically their former name, "Eskimos." After contentious rebranding in 2021, the team aims to unite fans with the restored motto, "Once an Eskimo, Always an Eskimo." With fresh leadership, including new head coach Mark Kilam and quarterback Tre Ford, the Elks are focused on building a competitive team that ca…
Green and Gold unveil new jerseys ahead of 2025 season - Edmonton Elks
As fans anticipate a return to the Green and Gold’s winning ways on the field, fans of the Edmonton Elks will recognize a familiar look this season. The Club unveiled new home and away jerseys at an event for fans Thursday evening at Midway Music Hall, opening a new chapter for the team’s on-field look, combining the past with the present. CLICK HERE to get the new EE jersey Fans of the Green and Gold will notice the return of some key jersey…
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