The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club announces the contract extension of national defensive tackle Eddie Steele, keeping him in Green and Gold through 2017.
En route to the Eskimos 12-4 record this season, Steele recorded 13 defensive tackles and one quarterback sack. He started at nose tackle and right guard, as well as filling in on the offensive line for weeks 11 and 12 due to injury.
Since signing as a free agent on Jan. 24, 2013, Steele collected 60 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, 10 quarterback sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery with Edmonton.
The six-foot-two, 280-pound native of Winnipeg was originally selected by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the third round of the CFL Canadian Draft. In six seasons, he amassed 92 defensive tackles and 11 quarterback sacks. Last season, he was the Eskimos nominee for Most Outstanding Canadian.
Prior to the CFL, Steele played three seasons (2007-09) with the Manitoba Bisons, recording 53.5 tackles and three quarterback sacks in 17 games. He helped the Bisons win a Vanier Cup championship in 2007. In 2009, Steele was named a Canada West All-Star and All-Canadian. Steele also played in the CIS East-West Bowl.
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