Eskimos Pull Out SMS Axe

The Edmonton Eskimos today announced the release of running back Troy Davis, linebacker Quincy Stewart and defensive back Kelly Wiltshire.

Head Coach and Director of Football Operations Danny Maciocia says, “It’s always a difficult decision to release players, especially when they’ve made the kind of contributions that Troy, Kelly and Quincy did during their time in Edmonton. The new economic realities of the CFL salary management system have to be accounted for when making personnel decisions.”

Davis was traded to Edmonton from Hamilton in October 2005 and helped bring a spark to the Eskimos on their way to the 2005 Grey Cup. Last season, Davis started 16 games for the Esks and was the club’s leading rusher with 190 carries for 1060 yards and four touchdowns. He also had 67 receptions for 546 yards.

Stewart spent two seasons with the Eskimos, appearing in all 18 games last season on both defence and special teams. He recorded 37 defensive tackles, 12 special teams tackles, three quarterback sacks and a tackle for a loss.

A 10-year CFL veteran, Wiltshire spent the last two seasons in Edmonton. He played the first 11 games of the 2006 season before suffering a serious knee injury in September during the Labour Day Rematch. He recorded 17 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, two pass knockdowns and one tackle for a loss.

Danny Maciocia media availability

Date:  Friday, February 23, 2007

Time:  11:30am

Location: Edmonton Eskimo Administration Office (9023-111 Ave)

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TROY DAVIS

RB

(Import)

Iowa State

Born: September 14, 1975 – Miami, FL

Height: 5-8            Weight: 183

Yrs Esks: 2

Yrs  CFL: 6

Games Played

2006: 16

CFL Career: 95

Playoff: 5

Grey Cup: 1 (2005 w/Edmonton)

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QUINCY STEWART

LB

(Import)

Louisiana Tech

Born: March 27, 1978 – Tyler, TX

Height: 6-1         Weight: 235

Yrs Esks: 2

Yrs CFL: 2

Games Played

2006: 18

CFL Career: 19

Playoff: 0

Grey Cup: 0

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KELLY WILTSHIRE

LB

(Non-Import)

James Madison

Born: June 28, 1972 – Montreal, QC

Height: 6-0       Weight: 195

Yrs Esks: 2

Yrs CFL: 10

Games Played

2006: 11

CFL Career: 172

Playoff: 7

Grey Cup: 3 (2005 w/Edmonton, 2000 w/Montreal, 1997 w/Toronto)