Riders re-sign Eddie Davis
Published on March 18, 2004 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release
The Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club announced today that they have re-signed import defensive back Eddie Davis. Details of the contract were not released.
Davis is entering his fourth season with the Green and White. The ten-year CFL veteran started all 18 regular season games last year, as well as the Western Semi-Final and Western Final. The halfback was a key member of the Rider secondary that allowed the fewest passing touchdowns in the CFL.
Davis recorded 45 defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles, and one interception last season. Davis has also spent time with Calgary and Birmingham.
EDDIE DAVIS: 29 DEFENSIVE BACK Height: 5'10 Weight: 170 Import: Northern Illinois
Yrs Pro: 10 Yrs CFL: 10 Yrs Rider: 10
Born: January 27, 1973 St. Louis, MO
How Acquired: Signed as free agent in March, 2001
Games Played: CFL: 140 2003: 18
PRO: Fourth year with the Riders...Signed free agent contract with Saskatchewan in March, 2001...selected by Calgary Stampeders in 3rd round (26th overall) of 1996 CFL Dispersal Draft...originally signed by Birmingham Barracudas in May, 1995.
2003: Started all 18 regular season games at halfback...also started Western Semi-Final and Western Final...had interception in week 2....had four defensive tackles and a special teams tackle in week 11...had seven defensive tackles in week 12...had three defensive tackles in West Semi-Final...had three defensive tackles in Western Final...SEASON STATS: 45 defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles, one tackle for a loss, and one interception.
2002: Started 13 games at left halfback...started East Semi-Final at halfback...missed five weeks with a broken arm suffered in Edmonton...had team high seven defensive tackles in week 8...recorded 400th CFL tackle in week 10...SEASON STATS: 40 defensive tackles, five special teams tackles, one quarterback sack, and one interception.
CAREER: Started 18 games at left halfback in 2001...made Roughrider debut in WEEK 1...also saw action on special teams...SEASON STATS: 59 defensive tackles...four interceptions and seven special team hits...four interceptions along with two pass knockdowns...CAREER STATS: 109 games...372 defensive tackles and 17 interceptions...five playoff games and Won 1998 Grey Cup with Calgary...started all 18 games with the Calgary Stampeders in 2000...credited with 39 defensive tackles...added 15 special team stops...second highest total as a pro...had career best 13 pass knockdowns...also four interceptions and two quarterback sacks...saw action in only three games due to knee injury in 1999...suffered season ending ACL tear in left knee in Week 3 vs Edmonton...had eight defensive tackles, three special team tackles and two pass knockdowns. Played in all 18 games in 1998...finished campaign tied for second on squad with 67 defensive stops...chipped in 12 special team tackles...led defense with 14 pass knockdowns...was also second on Stampeders with four interceptions...added three quarterback sacks...Started 17 games during 1997 campaign...missed one contest due to separated shoulder...led "Horsemen" in
steals with four interceptions...finished second on team with 65 defensive tackles...also registered 12 special team hits...added 11 pass knockdowns...dressed and started all 18 games for the Stamps in 1996...tied for third in team defensive tackles with 64...ended year with eight special team tackles...scored first CFL touchdown on 37 yard fumble return vs Hamilton...had two interceptions and eight pass knockdowns...spent CFL rookie year (1995) in Birmingham...played 17 games...recorded 71 defensive stops for expansion Barracudas...added 22 special team tackles...had one interception and eight pass knockdowns.
COLLEGE: Four year letterman at Northern Illinois...career totals...started 19 of 20 games...129 defensive tackles, four interceptions 16 pass deflections and two fumble recoveries...as a senior registered three interceptions and nine pass knockdowns...made 53 defensive tackles as a junior...in freshman season returned 11 kickoffs for 24.4 yard average.
Canadian Football League Stories from March 18, 2004
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- Riders re-sign Eddie Davis - Saskatchewan Roughriders
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