Apr
Stokes signs in Edmonton
Courtesy Edmonton Journal: Special teams play a huge role in the success of Canadian Football League teams and the Edmonton Eskimos took a step Monday they hope will help their kick return game become more of a factor in 2008. Having earlier released Tony Tompkins, who just didn’t get it done last season, the Eskimos [...]
Apr
Esks sign QB
Courtesy Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Eskimos announced the signing of free-agent quarterback Tyler Donovan on Wednesday. In his 2007 senior year, Donovan started all 13 games for the University of Wisconsin Badgers, including the Outback Bowl against Tennessee. He finished the year with 193 completions on 333 attempts for 2,607 passing yards and 17 touchdowns. [...]
Mar
Pikula dealt to Eskimos for 3rd round pick
Courtesy CFL.ca: The Edmonton Eskimos have acquired non-import kicker/punter Rob Pikula and a third round selection (23rd overall) in the 2008 CFL Canadian Draft from the B.C. Lions in exchange for Edmonton’s third round selection (18th overall) in this year’s Draft. Signed as a free agent with Saskatchewan in 2006, Pikula was a late cut [...]
Feb
Esks have cap space
Courtesy Edmonton Journal: With their ability to buy any players they wanted on the open market, the Edmonton Eskimos for years had a reputation as being the CFL’s version of the Evil Empire. Some compared the Eskimos to the NHL’s New York Rangers — before the salary-cap era. However, those days are officially over with [...]
Feb
Morgan saw writing on wall
Courtesy Edmonton Journal: Omarr Morgan says he can read his employer like an opposing quarterback rearing back to throw the long bomb down field. So the veteran cornerback wasn’t exactly surprised Tuesday when the Edmonton Eskimos said he is no longer in their plans. After weeks of speculation, head coach Danny Maciocia gave Morgan, 32, [...]
Feb
Eskimos release imports Omar Morgan and Rob Brown
Courtesy TSN.ca: The Edmonton Eskimos have released import defensive back Omarr Morgan and import defensive tackle Rob Brown. Morgan started 16 games in his first season with the Eskimos. He finished the season with 52 tackles, seven knockdowns, two interceptions and one fumble recovery. Morgan played his first seven CFL seasons for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. [...]
Feb
More than football involved in Ralph’s trade to Edmonton
Courtesy Hamilton Spectator: It wasn’t a huge secret but Brock Ralph didn’t issue a press release over it either. But last summer Ralph and his spouse, Kasha, were rocked when their daughter, Oakley, 3, was diagnosed as being autistic. This just a couple of months after the birth of their second daughter, Parker. “A lot [...]
Feb
Esks, Ti-Cats about to make swap
Courtesy The Hamilton Spectator: The Tiger-Cats are expected to announce today the trade of their most productive receiver. The Canadian Football League team is sending veteran homebrew receiver Brock Ralph to the Edmonton Eskimos. In return, Hamilton will receive import defensive back Chris Thompson, who started in five of the nine contests he participated in [...]
Feb
Esks announce 08′ staff
Courtesy CFL.ca: Edmonton Eskimos director of football operations and head coach Danny Maciocia announced his coaching staff for the 2008 season on Monday. Newcomers Mike Kelly (receivers), Ronnie Vinklarek (offensive line) and Don Wnek (defensive line) will join Rick Campbell (defensive coordinator/defensive backs), Danny Kepley (linebackers), A.J. Gass (defensive assistant), Rick Worman (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks), Terry [...]
Feb
Eskimos release 3
Courtesy Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Eskimos have quietly released kick returner Tony Tompkins, wide receiver Trevor Gaylor and defensive tackle Charles Alston. The CFL club assigned the three veterans to the practice roster for the final week of the 2007 football season. With the move, the three automatically became free agents available to sign with [...]
