Edmonton Elks sign DL Cole Nelson to a two-year contract extension

Canadian defensive lineman Cole Nelson signed a two-year contract extension Friday with the Edmonton Elks.

The six-foot-six, 312-pound Nelson, who Edmonton picked fifth overall in the 2021 CFL draft, started nine games last season.

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Nelson has appeared in 20 career contests with the Elks.

Nelson was slated to become a free agent next month.