CFL NOTEBOOK

The “Manny Show” has been renewed for another season.

Veteran wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux re-signed with the Edmonton Elks on Friday for a one-year deal. Arceneaux will return for his second season in Edmonton and 11th in the CFL.

“There was unfinished business with how the 2022 season went,” said Arceneaux. “I just felt there was so much more I had to give on and off the field.

“If God was going to give me an opportunity to come back and play the game that I love and take so much pride in, it’s one of those opportunities that I couldn’t just leave on the table.”

The 35-year-old receiver suited up for the Elks in 12 games in 2022, recording 39 receptions for 513 yards and one touchdown. Arceneaux ranked second on the team with 228 yards after catch and had a season-long reception of 66 yards.

Arceneaux is a two-time CFL all-star and three-time West Division all-star, with four seasons of 1,000-plus receiving yards. He is the career leader among active players for receptions (617), receiving yards (8,931), and touchdown catches (59).

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OTTAWA – Brendan Gillanders is calling it a career.

The Ottawa Redblacks running back announced his retirement Friday after eight CFL seasons.

“When I started playing football here in Ottawa at the age of 10, I never dreamt I would one day play in two Grey Cups, and help bring one home to family, friends and our amazing fanbase,” Gillanders said in a statement. “As hard as it is to walk away from playing professional football, it is much harder to leave the amazing people in our locker room and facility.”

Following his college career at the University of Ottawa, Gillanders signed with the Toronto Argonauts in 2014 before joining the Redblacks before the 2016 season. The franchise won its first CFL that year and also appeared in the Grey Cup in 2018.

“I”m not sure I’ve had a player prepare with the professionalism and detail that Brendan did in my seven years in Ottawa,” said head coach Bob Dyce. ”Gilly set the standard high for himself and his teammates and we will miss him immensely.

“We wish him and his family all the best as they embark on this next step.”

Gillanders appeared in 114 regular-season games, rushing for 302 yards on 66 carries while adding 39 catches for 344 yards. He also registered 63 special-teams tackles, and had a forced fumble.

(Canadian Press)