Eskimos release three veterans
Published on February 23, 2007 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos today announced the release of running back Troy Davis, linebacker Quincy Stewart and defensive back Kelly Wiltshire. Head Coach and Director of Football Operations Danny Maciocia says, "It's always a difficult decision to release players, especially when they've made the kind of contributions that Troy, Kelly and Quincy did during their time in Edmonton. The new economic realities of the CFL salary management system have to be accounted for when making personnel decisions."
Davis was traded to Edmonton from Hamilton in October 2005 and helped bring a spark to the Eskimos on their way to the 2005 Grey Cup. Last season, Davis started 16 games for the Esks and was the club's leading rusher with 190 carries for 1060 yards and four touchdowns. He also had 67 receptions for 546 yards.
Stewart spent two seasons with the Eskimos, appearing in all 18 games last season on both defence and special teams. He recorded 37 defensive tackles, 12 special teams tackles, three quarterback sacks and a tackle for a loss.
A 10-year CFL veteran, Wiltshire spent the last two seasons in Edmonton. He played the first 11 games of the 2006 season before suffering a serious knee injury in September during the Labour Day Rematch. He recorded 17 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, two pass knockdowns and one tackle for a loss.
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