Elks defensive end Carney chases second straight Grey Cup ring against Alouettes

Edmonton Elks defensive end Malik Carney will face the same Montreal Alouettes starters he confronted in last year's Grey Cup game. The 31-year-old Carney, aiming for his second championship ring with the Elks, will try to contain and take down quarterback Davis Alexander. Carney, a West Division all-star this season, will partner with rookie Noah Taylor in a complementary one-two defensive punch.

Both players have faced the Als before, but with different rosters. Carney credited his six-year-old daughter Myla for helping him choose the Elks as his next team. Edmonton's defense ranked top in the CFL this season, allowing the least average points per game and fewest average yards per play against. Carney led the league in forced fumbles with four. The Elks, a CFL powerhouse, have won 14 Grey Cups in 26 appearances.