Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Esks sign one more to practice roster

(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos have signed import free agent defensive linemen Eric Taylor the club announced today.

Taylor was a seventh round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2004 NFL draft. He spent time on the practice rosters of Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans. Taylor played one game with the Vikings in 2005. He was recently released by the Tennessee Titans. He played a total of 36 games in his four years with Memphis recording a total of 151 tackles, six sacks, 12 passes broken up, three forced fumbles and one interception for 52 yards.

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Eric Taylor

DL

(Import)

University of Memphis

Born: December 14, 1981 - Winchester, TN

Height: 6'2 Weight: 309

Yrs Esks: 1st

Yrs CFL: 1st

The Eskimos head to Winnipeg for game one of the back-to-back series with the Blue Bombers on Friday, September 26th. Kickoff is at 7pm. For more information on the Edmonton Eskimos visit our website at www.esks.com.

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