Running back Jerome Messam returns to practice field with Edmonton Eskimos

EDMONTON – Jerome Messam is back with the Edmonton Eskimos.

The CFL’s top Canadian in 2011 returned to Edmonton’s practice field Thursday.

The 27-year-old Messam was released Saturday by the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and had a 10-day window to sign another contract south of the border.

But the Toronto native, who grew up in Brampton, Ont., opted to returned to Edmonton instead is negotiating a contract extension with the Eskimos.

Messam enjoyed a breakout 2011 campaign with Edmonton, rushing for 1,027 yards to be named the CFL’s outstanding Canadian.

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