Elie Bouka Explained
Elie Bouka |
Position: | Defensive back |
Birth Date: | 15 August 1992 |
Birth Place: | Laval, Quebec |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 1 |
Weight Lbs: | 205 |
Cis: | Calgary |
Undraftedyear: | 2016 |
Cfldraftyear: | 2016 |
Cfldraftround: | 3 |
Cfldraftpick: | 24 |
Pastteams: |
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Cflstatus: | National |
Cfl: | elie-bouka-2/162313/ |
Elie Christopher Bouka (born August 15, 1992) is an American professional football defensive back who is a free agent. He played CIS football for the Calgary Dinos.
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 (first stint)
Bouka was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the third round of the 2016 CFL Draft. 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 (second stint)
Bouka signed with the Roughriders on April 30, 2019.[9] He was placed on the Roughriders' suspended list on July 3, 2021.[10]
Calgary Stampeders
Bouka was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on February 10, 2022.[11]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Arizona Cardinals agree to terms with 16 undrafted free agents. ArizonaSports.com. Green, Adam. May 2, 2016. November 1, 2016.
- Web site: Cardinals Mine Canada For Elie Bouka. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. June 24, 2016. April 8, 2017.
- Web site: Cardinals' Elie Bouka: Headed for injured reserve. CBSSports.com. August 30, 2016. January 26, 2017.
- Web site: Cardinals sign two defensive tackles, release Elie Bouka with settlement. Crabtree, Curtis. ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. August 2, 2017.
- Web site: Elie Bouka . cfl.ca . January 3, 2018.
- Web site: Roster Moves: Eagles Sign Four Players To Reserve/Futures Contracts. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. January 3, 2018. January 4, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180409203345/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Roster-Moves-Eagles-Sign-Four-Players-To-ReserveFutures-Contracts/20c632a1-cd98-48fb-ac13-9e354844f9c5. April 9, 2018. dead.
- Web site: CB Elie Bouka Waived/Injured By Eagles. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. April 30, 2018.
- Web site: Eagles cut Elie Bouka. Williams, Charean. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. February 21, 2019.
- Web site: Elie Bouka . footballdb.com . January 30, 2024.
- News: Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set . Riderville.com . July 3, 2021 . July 7, 2021.
- News: EX-DINO BOUKA COMES BACK HOME. Stampeders.com . February 10, 2022 . February 11, 2022.