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Global News
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Edmonton Elks' Mark Korte signs deal to remain in green and gold for 3 more seasons
Edmonton Elks' All-Star offensive lineman Mark Korte has signed a three-year contract extension with the football club which will run to the end of the 2027 CFL season. Korte was drafted fourth overall by the Ottawa Redblacks in 2018. He signed with the Elks in 2022 and is entering his fourth season in green and gold. Korte said he believes in the new vision of the organization led by president and CEO Chris Morris along with general manager and vice-president of football operations Ed Hervey and head coach Mark Kilam. 'It's been a very good picture of a vision from the top and working its way through the whole organization,' Korte said. 'You've seen the hype throughout the city and the people are loving it. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'The honeymoon is over. Now we're in training camp and we're getting ready for the season as players and coaches. We need to get things on the right track, so that's the next mission ahead is get to winning.' Story continues below advertisement In 2024, Korte was named a West Division All-Star after leading an offensive line unit to the fewest sacks in the CFL (29) and the most rushing yards (2,365). Korte played the last two-and-a-half seasons at centre. He will move over to left guard for the returning David Beard who signed a deal to rejoin the Elks in the off-season after spending parts of three seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Elks will hold Fan Day on Saturday at the Emerald Hills Sports Pavilion in Sherwood Park from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The Elks will play their first pre-season game on May 24 on the road against the Calgary Stampeders.
CTV News
13-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Edmonton Elks sign offensive lineman Korte to 2-year extension
Edmonton Elks quarterback Tre Ford (right) and Mark Korte (65) celebrate a touchdown against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during first half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Thursday, August 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson. The Edmonton Elks signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Mark Korte to a two-year contract extension Tuesday. Korte, of Spruce Grove, Alta., remains under contract with Edmonton through the 2027 season. 'I'm really excited to be committing to the Edmonton Elks for the next three years,' Korte said. 'It really means a lot to me as someone who grew up in Edmonton, grew up a fan, and saw what this team could be — especially in Commonwealth stadium. 'Bringing it back to that level over the next three years is really important to me.' Last season, Edmonton led the CFL in rushing (2,365 yards) and yards per carry (6.2) while allowing a league-low 29 sacks. The six-foot-two, 293-pound Korte spent his first three CFL seasons with Ottawa after being selected fourth overall in the '18 draft out of Alberta. He joined the Elks as a free agent in 2022. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 13, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Edmonton Elks sign offensive lineman Korte to two-year extension
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Mark Korte to a two-year contract extension Tuesday. Korte, of Spruce Grove, Alta., remains under contract with Edmonton through the 2027 season. 'I'm really excited to be committing to the Edmonton Elks for the next three years,' Korte said. 'It really means a lot to me as someone who grew up in Edmonton, grew up a fan, and saw what this team could be — especially in Commonwealth stadium. 'Bringing it back to that level over the next three years is really important to me.' Last season, Edmonton led the CFL in rushing (2,365 yards) and yards per carry (6.2) while allowing a league-low 29 sacks. The six-foot-two, 293-pound Korte spent his first three CFL seasons with Ottawa after being selected fourth overall in the '18 draft out of Alberta. He joined the Elks as a free agent in 2022. TSN, RDS to broadcast a pair of CFL exhibition contests TORONTO — Two CFL exhibition games will be broadcast on TSN and RDS heading into the '25 season. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. TSN will carry the Ottawa Redblacks at Montreal Alouettes on May 24 as well as the two teams returning to TD Place on May 30. RDS, the broadcaster's French-language counterpart, will also air both contests. The CFL also announced Tuesday the remaining exhibition games will be available on the free CFL+ service. They will feature broadcast crews providing play by play and analysis. Viewers outside of Canada will also have access to the preseason contests via CFL+. The 2025 regular season kicks off June 5 with Ottawa visiting the Saskatchewan Roughriders. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 13, 2025.
Toronto Star
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Edmonton Elks sign offensive lineman Korte to two-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Mark Korte to a two-year contract extension Tuesday. Korte, of Spruce Grove, Alta., remains under contract with Edmonton through the 2027 season. 'I'm really excited to be committing to the Edmonton Elks for the next three years,' Korte said. 'It really means a lot to me as someone who grew up in Edmonton, grew up a fan, and saw what this team could be — especially in Commonwealth stadium. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'Bringing it back to that level over the next three years is really important to me.' Last season, Edmonton led the CFL in rushing (2,365 yards) and yards per carry (6.2) while allowing a league-low 29 sacks. The six-foot-two, 293-pound Korte spent his first three CFL seasons with Ottawa after being selected fourth overall in the '18 draft out of Alberta. He joined the Elks as a free agent in 2022. TSN, RDS to broadcast a pair of CFL exhibition contests TORONTO — Two CFL exhibition games will be broadcast on TSN and RDS heading into the '25 season. TSN will carry the Ottawa Redblacks at Montreal Alouettes on May 24 as well as the two teams returning to TD Place on May 30. RDS, the broadcaster's French-language counterpart, will also air both contests. The CFL also announced Tuesday the remaining exhibition games will be available on the free CFL+ service. They will feature broadcast crews providing play by play and analysis. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Viewers outside of Canada will also have access to the preseason contests via CFL+. The 2025 regular season kicks off June 5 with Ottawa visiting the Saskatchewan Roughriders. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 13, 2025.
