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August 2, 2017

Ellingson named one of CFL Top Performers of the Month

Photo: Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photography/Ottawa REDBLACKS

Sitting atop the league leaders in receiving yards, REDBLACKS receiver Greg Ellingson has been named one of CFL Top Performers of the Month for July.

Ellingson, who is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, leads the CFL with 643 yards through the first six weeks of the season. He has three games so far with over 100 yards and has three touchdowns to go along with his 39 receptions.


Playing in his fifth CFL season split between Hamilton and Ottawa, Ellingson has 4,193 career receiving yards on 268 receptions in 62 games.

CFL Top Performers – July (Weeks 1-6)

  1. Mike Reilly, QB, Edmonton Eskimos
  2. Greg Ellingson, WR, Ottawa REDBLACKS
  3. Victor Butler, LB, Toronto Argonauts

The REDBLACKS return to action Friday night at TD Place when they host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at 7 p.m.