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Emmanuel Arceneaux

Emmanuel “Manny” Arceneaux (born September 17, 1987) is an American former professional football wide receiver who most notably played 11 seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), for the BC Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Edmonton Elks. He played college football for the Alcorn State Braves.

Emmanuel Arceneaux
No. 84
Arceneaux with the Edmonton Elks in 2023
Born: (1987-09-17) September 17, 1987 (age 37)
Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Wide receiver
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight218 lb (99 kg)
CollegeAlcorn State
High schoolPeabody Magnet
(Alexandria, Louisiana)
Career history
As player
2009–2010BC Lions
2011Minnesota Vikings
2012Washington Redskins*
2013New York Jets*
2013–2018BC Lions
2019Saskatchewan Roughriders
2021Frisco Fighters
2022–2023Edmonton Elks
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star2015, 2016
CFL West All-Star2014–2016
Career stats

Arceneaux signed as an undrafted free agent with the BC Lions of the CFL in 2009. He has also been a member of the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, New York Jets, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Frisco Fighters, and Edmonton Elks.

College career

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While at Alcorn State University, Arceneaux maintained a 3.0 GPA and was president of the student-athlete advisory committee, while recording 99 career catches for 1,618 and 12 TDs for the Braves. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.[1]

Professional career

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BC Lions (first stint)

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Arceneaux was signed to the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on May 19, 2009 and made the Lions' active roster after training camp.[2] Arceneaux had an outstanding debut season, starting at the wide receiver position for all 18 games and recording 63 catches for 858 yards and seven touchdowns. He caught a touchdown pass in each of his first three games and had two 100-yard receiving games during the season. He led all receivers in the 2009 playoffs, recording 12 catches for 189 yards. He continued his strong play in 2010 by registering his first 1000-yard season while finishing second on the team in receiving yards and touchdowns.

Minnesota Vikings

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On January 22, 2011, Arceneaux agreed to the terms on a three-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings.[3] During the 2011 season, he played in three regular season games, catching one pass for 10 yards. On August 31, 2012, as the Vikings reduced their roster down to league maximum of 53 players, he was released.[4]

Washington Redskins

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On September 1, 2012, the Washington Redskins claimed Arceneaux off waivers and signed him to the practice squad.[5]

New York Jets

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Arceneaux was signed by the New York Jets to a reserve/future contract on January 2, 2013.[6] He was waived on May 7, 2013.[7]

 
Arceneaux with the BC Lions in 2013

BC Lions (second stint)

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On May 16, 2013, Arceneaux's agent announced that Arceneaux would be returning to CFL within a week. The Lions, Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Eskimos were all believed to have interest in the free-agent.[8] On May 21, 2013, it was officially announced that Arceneaux had signed with the Lions, with whom he had played two seasons with before going south to the NFL.[9] The contract was reportedly a two-year, $280,000 deal.[10] Arceneaux was fined an undisclosed amount by the CFL following a Week 4 touchdown celebration involving props. Arceneaux used the end-zone corner post and the football to mimic putting in golf.[11] Arceneaux gained an increasingly prominent role in the Lions offense over the next three seasons, culminating in being named a CFL All-Star in 2015 after setting (then) career highs in receptions, yards and touchdowns. Following the 2015 CFL season Arceneaux was re-signed by the Lions through the 2017 CFL season.[12]

Arceneaux continued his stellar play in 2016 and 2017, catching at least 100 receptions in both seasons. On December 12, 2017 the Lions announced they had re-signed Arceneaux to a one-year deal through the 2018 season.[13] Arceneaux suffered a torn ACL halfway through the season, at the time of the injury he was the Lions leading receiver in catches and yards.[14]

 
Arceneaux with the Frisco Fighters in 2021

Saskatchewan Roughriders

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Arceneaux was signed to a one-year contract by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 15, 2019.[15] He played in 11 games and recorded 22 receptions for 249 yards and two touchdowns. He also played in the Roughriders' West Final loss where he had one catch for five yards. He became a free agent on February 11, 2020.[16]

Frisco Fighters

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Arceneaux hoped to play one final season in 2020 before retiring, but the COVID-19 pandemic caused the 2020 CFL season to be cancelled.[17]

In April 2021, Arceneaux signed with the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Football League, after being persuaded by Frisco quarterback Jonathan Bane to join the team.[18] The 33-year old receiver reflected on his "rookie season" in indoor football as potentially his last, which he considers the opposite of many indoor football players' careers, as the sport is more often used by younger players seeking a stepping stone to NFL or CFL play.[17] Arceneaux caught 36 passes for 320 yards and 6 touchdowns, along with scoring 3 rushing touchdowns over 11 regular season games. In the 2 playoff games Frisco played prior to elimination, Arceneaux added 67 more yards on 4 catches, plus two more rushing touchdowns.

Edmonton Elks

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On January 26, 2022, it was announced that Arceneaux had signed with the Edmonton Elks.[19] On June 24, 2023, the Elks announced they had placed him on the six-game injured list with a knee injury.[20] He played in 12 regular season games where he had 28 receptions for 346 yards. In the following offseason, he became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.[21] Arceneaux announced his retirement from professional football on May 7, 2024.[22]

Career statistics

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Receiving   Regular season   Playoffs
Year Team GP Rec Yards Avg Long TD GP Rec Yards Avg Long TD
2009 BC 18 63 858 13.6 60 7 2 12 189 15.8 49 0
2010 BC 18 67 1,114 16.6 74 5 1 5 80 16.0 29 1
2011 MIN 3 1 10 10.0 10 0 Team did not qualify
2013 BC 16 51 885 17.4 80 6 1 5 53 10.6 23 0
2014 BC 15 62 905 14.6 53 8 1 0 0 0 0 0
2015 BC 17 76 1,151 15.1 82 9 1 2 28 14 23 0
2016 BC 18 105 1,566 14.9 70 13 2 10 124 12.4 26 1
2017 BC 18 100 1,137 11.4 55 6 Team did not qualify
2018 BC 9 32 553 17.3 78 1 Injured
2019 SSK 11 22 249 11.3 55 2 1 1 5 5.0 5 0
2021 FF 11 36 320 8.9 30 6 2 4 67 16.75 24 0
2022 EDM 12 39 513 13.2 66 1 Team did not qualify
2023 EDM 12 28 346 12.4 77 0 Team did not qualify
IFL totals 11 36 320 8.9 30 6 2 4 67 16.75 24 0
CFL totals 164 645 9,277 14.4 82 58 9 35 479 13.7 49 2
NFL totals 3 1 10 10.0 10 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0

References

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  1. ^ Beamish, Mike (June 26, 2009). "Lions impressed as Arceneaux catches on with team". Vancouver Sun. Canwest. Archived from the original on June 29, 2009. Retrieved August 22, 2009.
  2. ^ "Three more receivers added to Lions roster". BC Lions. May 19, 2009. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "B.C. loses Arceneaux to NFL's Vikings – sportsnet.ca". Archived from the original on January 24, 2011.
  4. ^ Craig, Mark. "Chris Carr, Sage Rosenfels surprises among Vikings' final cuts". Star Tribune. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  5. ^ Jones, Mike (September 1, 2012). "Redskins add CB Crezdon Butler to round out 53-man roster". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  6. ^ Jets Media Relations Department (January 2, 2013). "4 More Signed to Reserve/Future Contracts". New York Jets. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  7. ^ Martin, Kimberley (May 7, 2013). "WRs Arceneaux, Mayo waived". Newsday. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
  8. ^ TSN.ca. "Former Lions receiver Arceneaux set to return to CFL". Archived from the original on June 7, 2013.
  9. ^ "Manny's back! Arceneaux agrees to contract". BC Lions. May 21, 2013.
  10. ^ TSN.ca. "Lions, WR Arceneaux agree to terms on two-year, $280K deal". Archived from the original on June 8, 2013.
  11. ^ "Three players fined following Week 4". Canadian Football League. July 25, 2013.
  12. ^ "Lions re-sign Emmanuel Arceneaux through 2017 season". Toronto Sun. The Canadian Press. December 17, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "Arceneaux re-signs with Lions for 2018 - Article - TSN". TSN. December 11, 2017. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  14. ^ "B.C. Lions receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux out with torn ACL in right knee". Winnipeg Sun. August 28, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  15. ^ TSN ca Staff (February 15, 2019). "Riders sign Arceneaux to 1-year deal - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  16. ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  17. ^ a b "Arceneaux Brings Experience to Frisco Huddle". Frisco Fighters. July 8, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  18. ^ Dunk, Justin (April 29, 2021). "Former CFL all-star receiver Manny Arceneaux signs with Frisco Fighters". Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  19. ^ "Transactions | Elks add several big names". Edmonton Elks. January 26, 2022.
  20. ^ 3Down Staff (June 24, 2023). "Edmonton Elks place REC Emmanuel Arceneaux on six-game injured list ahead of clash with Argos". 3DownNation. Retrieved June 26, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  21. ^ "Official 2024 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  22. ^ "Emmanuel Arceneaux announces retirement after 14-year pro career". Canadian Football League. May 7, 2024.
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