Less than two months after signing with the Edmonton Elks, receiver Adarius Bowman has announced he’s retiring again.
Bowman announced his retirement on Oct. 17, 2019. On Jan. 26, he signed back with the green and gold for the 2022 CFL season.
“I’m honoured and grateful to be able to retire with the EE,” Bowman said Wednesday. “I’m thankful for the opportunities the country of Canada and the city of Edmonton gave to a young kid who grew into a man.”
“To all my teammates, coaches, and the entire staff in Edmonton, thank y’all for some of the best moments in my life.”
The 36-year-old spent seven seasons in Edmonton from 2011 to 2017, helping the franchise win a Grey Cup championship in 2015.
“I first met Adarius when he was playing high school ball in Chattanooga, Tennessee, so I’ve known him for a longtime and was lucky enough to see him develop into a terrific football player,” head coach Chris Jones said.
“He’s one of the best receivers in franchise history and was a big part of our 2015 Grey Cup win. I’m happy he could retire here in Edmonton where he belongs.”
From 2014-2016, Bowman led the league in receiving yards and had the second-highest franchise record in 2016 of 1,761 yards.
In that same season, Bowman set a team record for receptions in one season with 120.
In 2017, Bowman won the Tom Pate Award for sportsmanship and community service. He scored 49 touchdowns in his career and is a three-time CFL and Western Division All Star.
In 2018, Bowman also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes.
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