Esks Sign Free Agent DB Patrick Watkins
February 12, 2014 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) - The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club announces the signing of import defensive back Patrick Watkins.
Watkins joins the Green and Gold after spending the last two seasons in Toronto. As a member of the Argonauts, the two-time CFL All Star recorded 110 defensive tackles, seven special teams tackles, two quarterback sacks, 10 interceptions and was a member of the 100th Grey Cup Champion team.
He also spent time with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys (2006-09) and San Diego Chargers (2010).
Patrick Watkins
Defensive Back (import)
Years In CFL: Two
College: Florida State
Born: Dec. 18, 1982 - Tallahassee, FL
Height: 6.05
Weight: 205
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