Veteran linebacker Sheldon Benoit rejoins Esks
September 2, 2004 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos announced today the signing of linebacker Sheldon Benoit.
Benoit spent three seasons with the Green and Gold before being released in June during training camp. Sheldon was a consistent performer in 2003 and chipped in with 1 defensive tackle and 8 special teams tackles. Benoit has been assigned to the Eskimo practice roster.
Sheldon Benoit
LB (Non-Import)
Western Kentucky
Born: August 23, 1972 â Toronto, ON
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 235
Yrs Esks: 4TH
Yrs CFL: 9TH
Yrs Pro: 9TH
Acquired: Signed as a free agent September 1, 2004
The Eskimos travel to Calgary for the annual Labour Day game on Monday, September 6 at 1:30 pm. The next Eskimos home game is Friday, September 10 versus the Calgary Stampeders at 7:30 pm. Friday's game is Food Bank Night and fans are invited to bring non-perishable food items to the game or make a cash donation in support of the Edmonton Food Bank. Purchase your tickets online at www.ticketmaster.ca. To order by phone, call Ticketmaster at 451-8000. For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club, please visit our web site at www.esks.com.
• Discuss this story on the Canadian Football League message board...
Canadian Football League Stories from September 2, 2004
- Banjo Bowl weekend festivities finalized - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Renegades statement on Pat Woodcock - Ottawa Renegades
- Be a Fan, Bring a Can - Calgary Stampeders
- So far, 34,587 tickets sold for Labour Day - Calgary Stampeders
- Labour Day Sold Out - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Grace named Player of the Month - Calgary Stampeders
- CFL names players of the month - CFL
- England lands CFL Lineman of the Month award - Toronto Argonauts
- Stamps sign Darcey Levy - Calgary Stampeders
- Bombers release statement on story - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Keith Stokes named CFL Player of the Month - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Veteran linebacker Sheldon Benoit rejoins Esks - Edmonton Elks
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
