Eskimos lose linebacker Hoffman-Ellis 12-16 weeks with torn biceps

B.C. Lions' Alex Hoffman-Ellis, left, chases down Saskatchewan Roughriders' quarterback Kevin Glenn. (Darryl Dyck/CP)

Edmonton Eskimos linebacker Alex Hoffman-Ellis will be out 12 to 16 weeks with a torn right biceps.

Hoffman-Ellis was injured during an overtime victory over the Saskatchewan Roughrider’s on Friday. The team announced the injury Sunday.

Edmonton also signed wide receiver Andrew Johnson to the practice roster and released international quarterback Thomas DeMarco.

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