THE CANADIAN PRESS
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos and all-star defensive back Jason Goss have agreed on a contract extension through the 2012 season, the CFL team said Tuesday.
Goss had the best season of his career in 2008, making 52 defensive tackles with six pass knockdowns, five interceptions (two for touchdowns), three fumble returns, two tackles for a loss, one punt return and one quarterback sack.
He also led the CFL with 182 interception return yards.
“Jason is a great asset to this football club,” Eskimos head coach Richie Hall said in a statement. “With the retirement of Shannon Garrett we are looking forward to Jason taking a more active leadership role.
“His stability and ability to make plays have helped develop him into an ideal football player and a great leader.”
Goss joined the Eskimos in a Feb. 13, 2007 trade with Hamilton, where he spent the first three years of his CFL career. Before that, he was with the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals for one season, appearing in four games.
