CFL Edmonton Elks

Edmonton Eskimo Training Camp Report - Day 17

Published on June 8, 2004 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release


Date June 7, 2004 Time 1:30-3:30pm Concordia University College of Alberta

Of Special Note:

The Eskimos released pair of veterans today; lineman Elfrid Payton (DL-Import) and linebacker Sheldon Benoit. The roster now stands at 54, including 5 CIAU draft selections.

Tomorrow, the Esks break camp at Concordia and move operations back to Commonwealth Stadium.

"There's great competition at middle linebacker...it's going to come down to the wire" – Head Coach Tom Higgins on the camp long battle between A.J. Gass, Kelvin Powell and Antonio Wilson.

Injuries: The following players did not take part in today's practice session:

Steve Charbonneau

Shannon Garrett

Rhett McLane

Andrew Nowacki

Glen Young

Shannon Garrett

Jason Tucker

Other:

Released: Elfrid Payton (DL-Import); Sheldon Benoit (LB-Non-Import)

Suspended: Jeffery Stanton (DB-Import); E.G. Green (WR-Import); Tony Simmons (WR-Import); Quincy Coleman (DB-Import. Coleman is recovering from injuries suffered in a recent motorcycle accident.

Next practice June 8, 2004 Time 9-10:30am Location Concordia University College of Alberta




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