Edmonton Elks offensive lineman Tommie Draheim is planning on retiring as he is not interested in playing a season with the current COVID-19 restrictions implemented by the CFL, according to TSN's Farhan Lalji.
Hearing that #Elks OT Tommy Draheim is planning to retire. Not interested in the current restrictions. @CFLonTSN
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) July 7, 2021
The 32-year-old is a four-year CFL veteran, spending time with the BC Lions, Ottawa Redblacks and the 2018 and 2019 seasons with Edmonton.
Draheim won a Grey Cup with Redblacks in 2016.
Week 1 of the 2021 CFL season is slated to start on Thursday, August 5.
