Edmonton Elks trade QB Nick Arbuckle to Ottawa Redblacks

The Ottawa Redblacks acquired quarterback Nick Arbuckle from the Edmonton Elks on Monday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2023 CFL Draft.

The trade gives the Redblacks some depth under centre after Jeremiah Masoli was injured in a 28-13 loss to Saskatchewan on Friday.

“We’re pleased to be able to add Nick to our locker room at this point of the season,” Redblacks general manager Shawn Burke said in a release.

“He’s an experienced player in our league and we look forward to having him on our side as a member of the RNation family.”

READ MORE: CFL game set to be broadcast in an Indigenous language for first time ever

Arbuckle completed 74 of 115 passes for 892 yards over five games with the Elks this season. He threw two touchdown passes and was intercepted eight times.

The 28-year-old native of Oxnard, Calif., has played in 48 career regular-season CFL games with Calgary, Toronto and Edmonton. He won a Grey Cup with the Stampeders in 2018.

View image in full screen

Masoli, meanwhile, will need surgery to repair a bone-related leg injury, a team spokesman said. He’s expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks.

READ MORE: Edmonton Elks to start Cornelius as QB on Thursday in Montreal

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Get Started

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The Elks, who are last in the West Division standings at 1-4, return to action Thursday in Montreal.

1:43 Edmonton Elks announce kids 12 and under get in free for rest of 2022 season

The 0-4 Redblacks, who share the East basement with Hamilton, will visit the Tiger-Cats on Saturday.