Aaron Grymes, a fan favourite of the Edmonton Elks, announced his retirement from the Canadian Football League on Friday after signing a one-day contract with the team.
The defensive back spent three seasons with the Green and Gold (2013-15, 2017-18, and 2021-23) and was a member of the Grey Cup-winning squad in 2015.
Grymes, who last played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, is joining the Elks permanently as a defensive assistant and community ambassador.
“Edmonton represents opportunity to me,” Grymes said in a news release on Friday. “It’s the place that gave me the chance to achieve my childhood dream of supporting my family through football. Edmonton helped me reach the NFL and build a successful CFL career.”
“I’m thrilled about my new role as defensive assistant and community ambassador. It combines the two things I love most, and I hope to bring the same passion and success I had on the field into this new chapter.”
During his eight seasons in Edmonton, Grymes tallied 240 defensive tackles, 19 special teams tackles, and 12 interceptions in 79 games. He was named a CFL All-Star in 2015 before playing the 2016 season in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Labour Day rematch
Grymes is preparing for his new duty while the rest of the club prepares to play Calgary in a Labour Day rematch on Saturday. McLeod Bethel-Thompson has been chosen the game’s starting quarterback after leading the team to a 35-20 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Labour Day.
The game will start at 5 p.m. at Commonwealth Stadium.
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