The Canadian Football League Players’ Association has sent letters to both the league office and Edmonton Elks CEO Chris Morris to address concerns over recent comments Elks general manager Ed Hervey made suggesting the CFL doesn’t have any superstars.
Official Statement from the CFLPA regarding recent remarks by Edmonton Elks General Manager Ed Hervey: pic.twitter.com/Dwan26x8Dc
— CFLPA (@CFLPA) March 21, 2025
“Mr. Hervey’s comments were insulting and ignorant. He disparaged every single one of our members, and our entire league, when he stated that the CFL has no superstar players,” the CFLPA said in a release.
“We call on Mr. Hervey to retract his statement and acknowledge the immense value and skill the CFL players bring to the sport. The CFL is home to some of the most dynamic athletes in professional football, and it is time to show respect for their contributions both on and off the field.”
The @CFLPA has sent letters to both the league office and @GoElks CEO Chris Morris addressing concerns over recent comments by Elks GM Ed Hervey suggesting the @CFL doesn’t have superstars. The comment drew backlash from many CFL players and the union believes Hervey’s words are…
— Dave Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) March 25, 2025
TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor reports that the union believes the GM’s words are counterproductive to the league’s goals and they have also drawn backlash from many CFL players.
The letters follow remarks that were reported on by 3DownNation that Hervey made at a press conference last Thursday addressing a question about former Elks receiver Eugene Lewis.
Lewis, who signed with the Ottawa Redblacks in the offseason after two years with the Elks, called himself a ‘superstar in the league’ during a radio interview.
The Elks GM hit back saying, “I don’t know any superstar players in the CFL, If guys feel they’re a superstar fantastic. I’m not really into guys’ personal feelings about themselves. That’s not where I go. That’s not the road I go down.”
