Edmonton Elks Made a significant addition to their defense on Monday with the signing of All-Star defensive back Lucchese Purifoy.
The 30-year-old has played 102 career cfl Six seasons of play, most recently with the BC Lions in 2022. Puirfoy recorded 55 defensive tackles, five pass knockdowns and three interceptions for the Lions. He was named a CFL and Western Division All-Star for the first time in his career. The Lions released Purifoy on January 4 because he was reportedly due a $30,000 roster bonus next month.
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In 102 career games, Peurifoy has recorded 283 defensive tackles, 30 special teams tackles, 41 pass knockdowns, 16 interceptions and eight quarterback sacks. He recorded 2,235 kick-off return yards, a 24.6 yard average, and scored one touchdown.
Purifoy played two stints with the BC Lions in 2016, 2017 and 2022. He signed with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2018, but was released midway through the season before being signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, where he would spend his next two-and-a-half years. half season
Purifoy played under current Elks head coach and general manager Chris Jones when he served in the same roles with the Riders in 2018.
The Elks defense ranked last in 14 defensive categories in 2022, including giving up the most offensive points in the CFL (553) and offensive touchdowns (62).
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