Edmonton Elks sign running back/returner Leake [Video]

The Edmonton Elks have signed running back/returner Javon Leake to a contract extension through the 2026 season, the team announced Monday.

Leake was slated to become a free agent in February.

The six-foot, 205-pound Leake ran for a career-high 661 yards on 102 carries (6.5-yard average) with six TDs in 15 games this past season, his first with Edmonton.

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He also had two 100-yard rushing contests in 2024 while adding 34 catches for 301 yards and a touchdown.

Leake also had 23 punt returns for 214 yards and 25 kickoff returns for 539 yards.

Leake joined the Elks as a free agent after spending two seasons with the Toronto Argonauts, winning a Grey Cup with the club in 2022.

Leake was used predominantly as a returner with Toronto and was the CFL’s top special-teams player …