CFL Edmonton Elks

Esks Add Three to Practice Roster

Published on September 15, 2015 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release


(Edmonton) - The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club announces the signing of defensive end Sammy Brown, defensive back Michael Carter and wide receiver/kick returner Sederrik Cunningham to the practice roster.

94 - Sammy Brown

Defensive End (international)

College: Houston

Born: April 17, 1990 - Hattiesburg, MS

Height: 6.02

Weight: 240

In two seasons at the University of Houston (2010-11), Brown recorded 169 tackles (99 solo) and 21 sacks. Prior to the University of Houston, he spent two seasons at Gulf Coast Community College where he recorded 64 tackles, one forced fumble and two interceptions.

He previously spent time with the NFL's St. Louis Rams and Miami Dolphins.

29 - Michael Carter

Defensive Back (national)

College: Maryland

Born: April 28, 1986 - Windsor, ON

Height: 5.10

Weight: 181

Years in CFL: 5

Carter was originally selected by the BC Lions in the third round (19th overall) of the 2011 CFL Draft. During his rookie season, he recorded one special teams tackle. He spent the following two seasons (2012-13) with the Montreal Alouettes, recording 15 defensive tackles and nine special teams tackles. This season, the University of Maryland product recorded four defensive tackles and two special teams tackles with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

82 - Sederrik Cunningham

Wide Receiver/Kick Returner (international)

College: Furman

Born: July 14, 1989 - Zephyrhills, FL

Height: 5.11

Weight: 199

Years in CFL: 2

In 10 games (two starts) with the Calgary Stampeders last season, Cunningham recorded four catches for 61 yards and one touchdown. He also returned 34 kickoffs for 734 yards and 32 punts for 358 yards and a touchdown. He was named the Stampeders Most Outstanding Rookie. During the 2014 Grey Cup Playoffs, he returned seven punts for 39 yards and three kickoffs for 34 yards in the West Final. In the Grey Cup championship, he returned five punts for six yards, one kickoff for 20 yards and caught two passes for 21 yards. This season, he recorded one catch for 21 yards with Calgary.

He previously spent time with the NFL's Green Bay Packers.

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