Cody Fajardo excited to be part of Edmonton Elks camp: ‘I feel like a rookie again’
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Cody Fajardo won Grey Cups with the Toronto Argonauts in 2017 and the Montreal Alouettes in 2023.
Listening to Cody Fajardo speak several days into the Edmonton Elks’ training camp, one would not know he has two Grey Cup championships and a Cup most valuable player award on his resume.
Instead, the 33-year-old, eleven-year CFL veteran quarterback sounds a lot like a rookie eager to kick off his career.
Obtained in the off-season to provide veteran backup experience to Tre Ford, Fajardo is pumped.
“It’s been exciting, the juice is up, energy’s up,” he says of his 11th CFL training camp. “Any time you’re part of a new program, new organization, there’s always some things you don’t know what to expect.
“And it’s keeping me young. I feel like a rookie again, coming out here, learning a new system. I’ve been with (Jason) Mass for five years, learning a new system with a new coach. It’s keeping me young, keeping my mind fresh. Lot of fun to be around these guys.”
When the Elks traded for Fajardo, Ed Hervey, new vice-president of football operations and general manager, said the veteran would be a key piece in the team going forward.
“We believe in the importance of depth at the quarterback position and having two dependable options behind centre in the Canadian Football League,” Hervey said. “Cody is an accomplished CFL quarterback who will bring valuable experience to our locker room and organization.”
“We believe Cody can help this team and push Tre Ford to be the most successful quarterback he can be.”
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