Edmonton Elks bring back Canadian kicker Vincent Blanchard

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The Edmonton Elks have signed Canadian kicker Vincent Blanchard to their practice roster ahead of their final game of the CFL season.

Blanchard was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 CFL Draft out of Université Laval. He spent training camp with the Elks before being released as part of the team’s final roster cuts.

The 25-year-old native of Quebec City, Que. made 94 percent of his field goals in 2023, earning second-team U Sports All-Canadian honours. The six-foot, 211-pounder  finished his collegiate career with a 74.6 percent average on field goals and a 39.7-yard average on punts. He earned an invite to participate in a rookie minicamp with the New England Patriots following the conclusion of his college career.

The Edmonton Elks (6-11) will wrap up their season on Friday, October 25 when they host the Toronto Argonauts (10-7) at 9:30 p.m. EDT.