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Shomari Williams signs with Eskimos; joins Edmonton’s practice roster

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Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Shomari Williams stretches during a Grey Cup practice in Edmonton on November 24, 2010. Defensive lineman Shomari Williams has been signed to the Edmonton Eskimos practice roster, the team announced on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

EDMONTON – Defensive lineman Shomari Williams has been signed to the Edmonton Eskimos practice roster, the team announced on Monday.

Originally drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders first overall in the 2010 CFL Canadian Draft, Williams has since recorded 91 defensive tackles, 50 special teams tackles, five quarterback sacks and an interception.

The team nominee for Most Outstanding Rookie in 2010, Williams played four seasons with the Riders (2010-12, 2014) without missing a game during this first three seasons.

Williams, a Toronto native who went to Queen’s University, also spent time with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2013) and Calgary Stampeders (2015).

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