The Edmonton Elks released offensive lineman John Bosse from the practice squad on Monday, according to the CFL Transactions page.
John Bosse is six foot four and weighs 335 pounds. The 26-year-old from Fort Myers, Florida, signed with the Edmonton Elks on June 16, 2026, and was placed on the practice squad.
The Toronto Argonauts drafted Bosse in the third round (25th pick) of the 2024 CFL Draft. In 2024, Bosse played two preseason games and two regular-season games before spending the rest of the season on the practice squad when Toronto won the 111th Grey Cup championship over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Argonauts released him on November 18, 2024.
Bosse re-signed with the Argonauts on January 16, 2025. In 2025, he played in 19 games. Toronto averaged 25.2 points per game, 334.1 offense per game, 304.6 passing yards per game, 51.6 rushing yards per game, and 38 touchdowns.
Collegiately, Bosse played four seasons at the University of Calgary (2019, 2021-23), playing 29 games for the Dinos with one tackle (1 solo). He was part of the Dinos 2019 Vanier Cup Championship team, defeating the University of Montreal.
