Training Camp Notes: June 20

June 20, 2011

Edmonton Eskimos
ESKS.com Staff

Serious Injury – DL Julius Williams went down with a dislocated elbow during a drill at tonight’s practice. After spending several agonizing minutes on the field, Julius was taken to the hospital. Williams has been impressing coaches and was projected to not only make the team, but possibly earn a starting job. “Julius has done everything he needed to do to be part of this football team,” says Head Coach Kavis Reed. “We wish him a speedy recovery and want to see him back on the football field when he’s ready.”

Newest face – Non-Import RB Jerome Messam was on the field tonight after being traded to Edmonton from BC yesterday. Messam is excited to have this opportunity with the Eskimos and is busy learning the new playbook. “Calvin (McCarty) has helped me out a lot and I got a few reps in today,” he says.

Top o’ the mornin’ to ya – Coach Reed thinks the team responded well to the evening session and said they looked crisp and kept the tempo up. But tomorrow the team will be back on the field bright and early for a 9:00am practice.

Signed:
RB Jerome Messam acquired from BC Lions

Released:
QB Marc Mueller
WR Jonathan Holland
DL Walter Curry
DB CJ Bailey

Injuries:
Gord Hinse – thumb
Brad Smith – ankle
Samuel Fournier – shoulder
Scott Mitchell – knee
David Pittman – back spasms
Brian Ramsay – finger
Arkee Whitlock – hamstring
Julius Williams – dislocated elbow

9-Game Injured List:
Dee Sterling – coming off ACL surgery

Tomorrow’s On-Field Schedule:
One Practice: 9:00am – 11:10am