Eskimos Make Transactions
Published on February 14, 2018 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) - The Edmonton Eskimos have re-signed national linebacker Doug Parrish and international wide receiver Jamill Smith and signed international defensive back Nick Taylor.
Parrish appeared in four games this past season, his first in the CFL, for the Green and Gold and recorded two special teams tackles.
Smith appeared in five games this past season, his first in Edmonton, and returned five punts for 220 yards and eight kickoffs for 201 yards. In four CFL seasons, Smith has appeared in 30 games and has returned 126 punts for 1100 yards and 60 kickoffs for 1231 yards, as well as eight missed field goals for 250 yards and one touchdown.
Taylor spent the previous two seasons in Ottawa where he appeared in 17 games and recorded 63 tackles, one interception, which he returned for a touchdown, and one forced fumble.
Doug Parrish
Linebacker (National)
Born:1992-07-24 - Edmonton, AB
College: Western Oregon Height: 6.01
Weight: 223 lbs.
Jamill Smith
Defensive Back (International)
Born: 1991-02-23 - Muncie, IN
College: Ball State
Height: 5.06
Weight: 155 lbs.
Nick Taylor
Defensive Back (International)
Born: 1988-03-22 - Hollywood, FL
College: Florida International
Height: 5.10
Weight:165 lbs.
The Eskimos also announce they have signed the following players:
National offensive lineman Kwabena Asare
National defensive lineman Kalonji Kashama
International defensive lineman Darius Allen
International wide receiver AJ Cruz
International defensive back Alex Gray
International running back Marion Grice
International quarterback Zach Kline
International wide receiver Devante 'Speedy' Noil
International offensive lineman Mykhael Quave
International defensive lineman Nick Usher
International linebacker Jon Walton
The Edmonton Eskimos have released also national defensive back Andrew Lue.
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- RedBlacks Sign Rico Murray - Ottawa RedBlacks
- Argos Land Two-Time CFL All-Star TJ Heath - Toronto Argonauts
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers Sign Receiver Mitchell Baines - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Quarterback Drew Willy Remains An Alouette - Montreal Alouettes
- National Running Back Jerome Messam Signs with the Riders - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Mitchell White Returns to Montreal - Montreal Alouettes
- BC Lions Land Free Agent Receiver Cory Watson - B.C. Lions
- Solomon Elimimian Signs Contract Extension with Leos Through 2019 - B.C. Lions
- Argos Bring Waters Back to Toronto - Toronto Argonauts
- Riders Sign National Linebacker Sam Hurl - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- RedBlacks Sign Julian Feoli-Gudino, Re-Sign Tanner Doll - Ottawa RedBlacks
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