Esks agree to terms with Michael Jenkins
August 25, 2005 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club officially announced today that import running back Michael Jenkins has agreed to terms with the club.
Jenkins had most recently been a member of the Montreal Alouettes before being released from the team's practice roster earlier this season.
Jenkins was originally signed as free agent by the Toronto Argonauts in 2000 and appeared in 18 games as a rookie racking-up 1,050 yards on the ground along 400 receiving yards and two TD's on his way to being voted as the team's Rookie of the Year.
In 2001, Jenkins continued to tear up the opposition with 1,484 rushing yards and another 361 through the air and eight TD's over 16 games. He was chosen as the Argos Most Outstanding Player in 2001 and signed with the Houston Texans during the off season.
After spending the 2002 NFL season on the Texans' practice roster, Jenkins returned to Toronto in 2003 and finished up with 814 rushing yards, 316 receiving yards and six TD's. He sat out the 2004 season with an injured ankle before signing with Montréal as a free agent prior to the 2005 season.
Michael Jenkins
RB (Import)
Arkansas
Born: August 27, 1976 - Bethesda, MD
Ht: 5-8 Wt: 208
Yrs Esks: 1st
Yrs CFL: 4th
Yrs Pro: 4th
Games Played 2004: 0
CFL Career: 49
Playoff: 1
Grey Cup: 0
The next Eskimo home game is Friday, August 26th at 8:00 pm versus the Montreal Alouettes presented by Purolator. For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club please visit our website at www.esks.com.
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