The Edmonton Elks have avoided free-agency with their starting middle linebacker.
Nyles Morgan has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Elks, which will take him to end of the of the 2026 CFL season.
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Morgan finished tied for the CFL lead in defensive tackles last season with teammate Nick Anderson with 111, and finished third in defensive plays with 120.
Over the last two seasons, Morgan has had the most defensive tackles in the league with 218. He was the team nominee for Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2024.
Morgan will be entering his fifth CFL season in 2025, all with the Elks.