The Edmonton Elks and quarterback Tre Ford have come to terms on a three-year extension, the team announced on Friday.
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks and quarterback Tre Ford have agreed to terms on a three-year contract that runs through the 2027 season, the CFL team said Friday.
"Today marks the beginning of Tre Ford’s opportunity to take the reigns as the starting quarterback of this franchise," Elks general manager Ed Hervey said in a statement."He has expressed the desire to compete for this opportunity since his arrival in Edmonton and will be given the chance to do so for the Green and Gold.
Ford was 3-1 over four starts with the Elks this past season. Edmonton missed the playoffs after finishing fourth in the West Division with a 7-11 record. Ford re-signing in Edmonton likely means McLeod Bethel-Thompson's time in Edmonton is over. Bethel-Thompson, who is a pending free agent.
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