Derrick Moncrief Explained

Derrick Moncrief (born June 25, 1993) is an American professional football linebacker for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

Moncrief played college football for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Bulldogs in 2012 and 2013, the Auburn Tigers in 2014 and the Oklahoma State Cowboys in 2015 and 2016.^[1]

Professional career

Saskatchewan Roughriders (first stint)

Moncrief was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL on June 3, 2017, and played in his first professional football game on August 13, 2017.^[2] He had a career-best 73 tackles in 2019 and was named to the CFL All-Star team.

Las Vegas Raiders

On January 10, 2020, Moncrief signed a reserve/future contract with the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL).^[3] He was waived on May 11, 2020.^[4]

Los Angeles Rams

Moncrief signed with the Los Angeles Rams on August 25, 2020.^[5] He was waived on September 4, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.^{[6] [7]} He was elevated to the active roster on October 31 for the team's week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.^[8] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on December 22, 2020,^[9] and restored to the practice squad on December 26.^[10] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 29, 2021.^[11] He was waived on August 17, 2021.

Edmonton Elks (first stint)

On September 7, 2021, it was announced that Moncrief had signed with the Edmonton Elks.^[12] He played in nine games for the Elks where he had 23 defensive tackles and four sacks.

Saskatchewan Roughriders (second stint)

On February 8, 2022, it was announced that Moncrief had signed with the Roughriders.^[13] He was released on January 5, 2024.^[14]

Edmonton Elks (second stint)

On July 7, 2024, it was announced that Moncrief had signed with the Elks.^[15]

External links

• Edmonton Elks bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Derrick Moncrief granted release to transfer from Auburn. May 16, 2015. Montgomery Advertiser.
2. Web site: CFL Transactions 2017. cfl.ca. December 1, 2019.
3. Web site: Raiders Sign CFL All-Star Linebacker to Reserve/Futures Contract. Heavy.com. January 10, 2020.
4. Web site: Raiders sign running back Devontae Booker. Raiders.com. May 11, 2020.
5. Web site: 2020-08-25. Rams waive QB Josh Love, sign two linebackers. 2020-08-25. Rams Wire. en-US.
6. Web site: Rams waive 17 players ahead of 53-man roster deadline. TheRams.com. September 4, 2020.
7. Web site: Rams sign 15 players to practice squad. TheRams.com. September 6, 2020.
8. News: DaSilva, Cameron . Rams call up LB Derrick Moncrief from practice squad for Dolphins game . USAToday.com . October 31, 2020 . November 14, 2020.
9. News: DaSilva, Cameron . Rams activate Nick Scott but place three others on reserve/COVID-19 list . USAToday.com . December 22, 2020 . February 5, 2021.
10. News: DaSilva, Cameron . Rams make 4 roster moves ahead of matchup with Seahawks . USAToday.com . December 26, 2020 . February 5, 2021.
11. Web site: DaSilva. Cameron. 2021-01-29. Rams sign LB Derrick Moncrief to reserve/futures contract. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210129201859/https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/29/rams-derrick-moncrief-futures-contract-offseason/ . 2021-01-29 . 2021-02-01. Rams Wire. en-US.
12. Web site: Elks sign former CFL All-Star Derrick Moncrief . . September 7, 2021.
13. Web site: Riders bring back LB Derrick Moncrief . . February 8, 2022.
14. News: Roughriders release Derrick Moncrief . Riderville.com . January 5, 2024 . January 19, 2024.
15. Web site: Elks sign five, including DL Shawn Oakman . . July 7, 2024.