FA13: Eskimos Sign DE Odell Willis
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FA 13: Esks add energy by inking DE Odell Willis
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Posted: February 15, 2013 12:10 PM
Updated: February 15, 2013 07:07 PM
CFL.ca Staff
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EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club announces the signing of free agent import defensive end Odell Willis.
“Odell is a proven, perennial, prolific pass-rusher,” says Eskimo Head Coach Kavis Reed.
Willis had 23 tackles and 6 quarterback sacks in his first season with Saskatchewan in 2012, helping lead the Riders back to the post-season.
Prior to joining the Riders, the West Georgia product spent four seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as their premier rush end. The self-proclaimed Mayor of ‘Swaggerville’ has posted 101 career tackles and an impressive 40 QB sacks in his five CFL seasons...More to come.
Fan Comments
greenheart10
You can have him.
February 15, 2013 - 11:15pm
113Bradley
One of the most over-rated players in the league!!
February 15, 2013 - 9:02pm
tabbiefanmcb
Third team in as many years - wonder why??
February 15, 2013 - 5:41pm
als rule
surprisingly edmonton signed him BUT maybe not so surprising!!
February 15, 2013 - 4:04pm
Go BLOOOO
Good, now the Bombers can run the ball against the Eskies. Willis sucks on rush defense.
February 15, 2013 - 3:11pm
PSGaiter
A good signing by Edmonton for sure as they add another key piece this off-season. Willis has now worn colours from every team in the prairies.
February 15, 2013 - 1:20pm
Draft Tracker
| Pick | Team | Pos | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger-Cats | DL | Gaydosh, Linden |
| 2 | Blue Bombers | DE | Mulumba, Andy |
| 3 | Alouettes via EDM | LB | Edem, Mike |
| 4 | Roughriders | OL | Watman, Corey |
| 5 | Alouettes | RB | Lumbala, Steven |
| 6 | Lions | OL | Steward, Hunter |
| 7 | Stampeders | OL | Craighead, Brander |
| 8 | Argonauts | OL | Sewell, Matthew |
| 9 | Ottawa | OL | MacMillan, Nolan |
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