Eskimos add two more for training camp; release Jarrett and Wilson
Published on April 26, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos announced the signing of defensive back Gerald Dixon and running back Elvis Joesph.
Dixon signed as a free agent with the Detroit Lions in 2003 and was released prior to the regular season. After a brief stint with the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe, Dixon was signed by the Buffalo Bills in June of 2004 and was released in August. Dixon was a 3-year starter at Alabama posting 52 tackles and two interceptions in his final season (2002).
Joseph was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars in April 2001. He appeared in 29 games over two seasons and racked-up 294 yards on 68 career carries and added two touchdowns. Joseph also hauled in 18 passes for 183 yards. He was released by the Jags in August 2003. Prior to joining Jacksonville, Joseph attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and also spent a year at Southern University.
Gerald Dixon Elvis Joseph
DB (Import) RB (Import)
Alabama Southern
Born: October 7, 1980 â Burtonsville, MD Born: August 30, 1978 â Bridgetown, Barbados
Height: 5-11 Weight: 191 Height: 6-0 Weight: 220
Yrs. Esks 1st Yrs. Esks 1st
Yrs. CFL 1st Yrs. CFL 1st
Yrs. Pro 2nd Yrs. Pro 4th
Acquired: Signed as a free agent April 26, 2005 Acquired: Signed as a free agent March 15, 2005
The Eskimos also announced that linebackers Olanzo Jarrett and Antonio Wilson have been released. Jarrett was the Eskimos' 5th round selection (42nd overall) in the 2002 CFL Canadian College Draft. He appeared in 15 games for Edmonton over two seasons primarily as a back-up and special teams player and recorded four special teams tackles. Wilson was signed as a free agent in March 2004 appeared in two games registering two special teams tackles.
For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club please visit our website at www.esks.com. Eskimo training camp opens on May 29th at Concordia University College.
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