Eskimos Get Tuff
Published on August 30, 2011 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos have signed free agent defensive back Tuff Harris to a practice roster agreement, the club announced today.
A four year starter at the University of Montana, Harris set school records for longest punt return and most return yards in a game.
Signed as an undrafted free agent by Miami in 2007, Harris appeared in 1 regular season game for the Dolphins in ¬â¢07 and six for the Tennessee Titans in 2008. He ¬â¢s also spent time on the practice rosters of the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers.
A member of the Crow Nation, Harris ¬â¢s given native name is ¬ÅChaawagiichish ¬Â, meaning Rejoice in Prayers.
Chester ¬ÅTuff ¬Â Harris
#26
Defensive Back (Import)
Montana
Born: January 23, 1983 ¬" Crow Agency, Montana
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 198lbs
Acquired: Signed as a free agent August 30, 2011
The Eskimos (5-3) travel to Calgary to face the Stampeders (6-2) in the Annual Labour Day Classic at McMahon Stadium. Kickoff: 2:30pm
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