Offensive lineman Matt O’Donnell returns to Edmonton Elks

The longest-serving member of the green and gold is back.

Offensive lineman Matt O’Donnell has re-signed with the Edmonton Elks and will enter his ninth season with the team.

O’Donnell became a free agent back on Feb. 9 after the two sides couldn’t come to an agreement on new deal. O’Donnell hit the open market but wasn’t able to sign with a new team.

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In 2019, O’Donnell helped the Elks record the fewest number of sacks in the CFL.

O’Donnell was traded to Edmonton back in 2012 from the Saskatchewan Roughriders, he helped the team to a Grey Cup championship in 2015. The 32 year old is a former CFL All-Star and a two-time West Division All-Star.

He’s been named the Elks nominee for the CFL Most Outstanding Lineman award three times in 2013, 2017 and 2018 and Most Outstanding Canadian in 2017.