Elie Bouka

Elie Christopher Bouka (born August 15, 1992) is a Canadian football defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played CIS football for the Calgary Dinos.

Elie Bouka
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Bouka with the Stampeders in 2022
No. 1 – Calgary Stampeders
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1992-08-15) August 15, 1992
Laval, Quebec
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
University:Calgary
CFL Draft:2016 / Round: 3 / Pick: 24
Undrafted:2016
Career history
Roster status:Active
CFL status:National
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Bouka was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2016.[1][2] He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2016, after suffering a hamstring injury in the preseason.[3]

On August 1, 2017, Bouka was waived by the Cardinals with an injury settlement after suffering an ankle injury.[4]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Bouka was drafted in the third round of the 2016 CFL Draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. After his release from the Cardinals, he signed with the Roughriders on September 20, 2017. He played in four games for the Roughriders in 2017.[5]

Philadelphia Eagles

On January 3, 2018, Bouka signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.[6] He was waived/injured by the Eagles on April 30, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve.[7]

On February 21, 2019, Bouka was waived by the Eagles.[8]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Bouka was placed on the Saskatchewan Roughriders' suspended list on July 3, 2021.[9]

Calgary Stampeders

Bouka was signed by the Calgary Stampeders on February 10, 2022.[10]

References
  1. Green, Adam (May 2, 2016). "Arizona Cardinals agree to terms with 16 undrafted free agents". ArizonaSports.com. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  2. Urban, Darren (June 24, 2016). "Cardinals Mine Canada For Elie Bouka". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  3. "Cardinals' Elie Bouka: Headed for injured reserve". CBSSports.com. August 30, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  4. Crabtree, Curtis (August 2, 2017). "Cardinals sign two defensive tackles, release Elie Bouka with settlement". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  5. "Elie Bouka". cfl.ca. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  6. McPherson, Chris (January 3, 2018). "Roster Moves: Eagles Sign Four Players To Reserve/Futures Contracts". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  7. McPherson, Chris (April 30, 2018). "CB Elie Bouka Waived/Injured By Eagles". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  8. Williams, Charean (February 21, 2019). "Eagles cut Elie Bouka". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  9. "Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set". Riderville.com. July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  10. "EX-DINO BOUKA COMES BACK HOME". Stampeders.com. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
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