CFL Edmonton Elks

Eskimos continue roster moves

Published on May 6, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release


(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos have signed free agent import defensive lineman Montez Murphy, free agent import kicker Tony Yelk and free agent import running back Shermar Bracey, the club announced today.

Murphy signed as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers in May 2006 and was released during training camp. He then signed a practice roster agreement with the Kansas City Chiefs in September 2006. He played in one game for the Chiefs on special teams in 2006. A two-year letter winner at Baylor, Murphy started 19 games and finished his college career with 72 tackles, including 14.5 tackles for losses, 5.5 quarterback sacks, five forced fumbles and three knockdowns. Before transferring to Baylor, Murphy attended Coffeyville Community College in Kansas.

A four-year letterman at Iowa State, Yelk was a punter his first three seasons and kickoff specialist his senior year. As a senior, he recorded 34 touchbacks on 67 kickoffs. His junior year he punted 73 times for a 41.4 average. He was a first-team freshman All-America and was an All-Big 12 freshman team member in 2001.

Bracey signed with Saskatchewan in 2006, dressing in ten games (2 starts). He finished the season with 38 carries for 233 yards and three touchdowns and ten receptions for 85 yards. He was released by the Riders in August 2007. Bracey spent three seasons at Arkansas State where he left with 271 carries for 1459 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also had 18 receptions for 138 yards and one touchdown.

The Eskimos also announced that non-import Jared Winkel (RB) and imports Jason Flowers (DB) and Raleigh Roundtree (OL) have been released.

MONTEZ MURPHY

DL

(Import)

Baylor

Born: January 6, 1982 - East St. Louis, IL

Height: 6'6 Weight: 260

Yrs Esks: 1st

Yrs CFL: 1st

TONY YELK

K/P

(Import)

Iowa State

Born: September 29, 1981 - Madison, WI

Height: 6-1 Weight: 203

Yrs Esks: 1st

Yrs CFL: 1st

SHERMAR BRACEY

RB

(Import)

Arkansas State

Born: July 1, 1982 - Chicago, IL

Height: 6'1 Weight: 228

Yrs Esks: 1st

Yrs CFL: 3rd

The Eskimos open training camp on June 1 at Clarke Stadium. They travel to Calgary for the first pre-season game on June 13 at 7:00pm and return home for the second pre-season game on June 19 vs. Saskatchewan at 7:00pm. For more information on the Edmonton Eskimos visit our website at www.esks.com.

The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club is one of the most successful teams in CFL history with 13 Grey Cup championships and a North American pro-sports record of 34 consecutive years in the playoffs. A community-owned team, the Eskimos pride themselves on giving back to the community that has supported the organization throughout its illustrious history.

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