CFL Edmonton Elks

Eskimos re-sign Garrett

Published on March 8, 2006 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release


(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos announced today that import defensive back Shannon Garrett has re-signed with the club. Garrett, a two-time West Division All-Star, is heading into his seventh season with the Esks and 12th in the CFL.

In 2005, Shannon appeared in all 18 regular season games recording 42 defensive tackles, 8 special teams stops, one forced fumble, five pass knockdowns and three interceptions. In two playoff games, he contributed four defensive tackles and two special teams stops. Garrett had 1 defensive tackle, 1 knockdown and 1 interception in the Grey Cup victory over Montreal.

Shannon Garrett

DB

(Import)

Mississippi College

Born: January 24, 1974 - Bay St. Louis, MS

Height: 5-11 Weight: 181

Yrs Esks: 7th

Yrs CFL: 12th

Yrs Pro: 12th

Games Played

2005: 18

CFL Career: 180

Playoff: 8

Grey Cup: 3 (2005, 2003, 2002/Edmonton)

Acquired: Re-signed with the Eskimos on March 6, 2006. Originally signed a free agent with Edmonton on September 5, 2000.

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