Eskimos Release Four Players; Add One
Published on January 18, 2012 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
( Edmonton ) The Edmonton Eskimos have released kick returner Jason Armstead, defensive back
Jykine Bradley, offensive lineman Chris Patrick and defensive lineman Joe Sykes and signed free agent import defensive back Michael Ricks, the club announced today.
A veteran of 8 CFL seasons, Jason Armstead spent parts of the past two years with Edmonton . In 12 games during the 2011 campaign he posted 62 punt returns for 486 yds and 1 TD, and 35 kickoff returns for 684 yards. In 2010, Armstead played in three games for the Esks .
Signed as a free agent prior to the start of the 2011 season, Jykine Bradley started 17 games at cornerback and registered 31 defensive tackles, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and eight pass knockdowns.
Chris Patrick appeared in 11 games at right tackle after signing as a free agent on August 16th.
Injuries limited Joe Sykes to just four games (3 starts) in 2011. He spent the entire 2010 season on the Esks ' practice roster.
Eskimo General manager Eric Tillman says "We want to thank these players for their contributions last season to our success".
Michael Ricks (6-1, 195 lbs) was a standout at Stillman College where he posted 108 tackles, 7 interceptions and 13 pass breakups in 20 games over two seasons. Ricks transferred to Stillman from North East Mississippi College where he spent two years (2005 - 2006) and was a two time All-State selection. Ricks signed as a free agent with the NFL's Baltimore Ravens and attended their 2011 training camp.
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