EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos have signed national defensive tackle Eddie Steele to a contract extension through 2017.
Steele recorded 13 defensive tackles and one quarterback sack, helping the Eskimos to a 12-4 record so far this season. He also started at nose tackle and filled in at right guard on the offensive line for Weeks 11 and 12 due to injury.
Steele has 60 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, 10 quarterback sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery with Edmonton since signing as a free agent before the 2013 season. He was the Eskimos nominee for Most Outstanding Canadian last season.
The six-foot-two, 280-pound native of Winnipeg was originally selected by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the third round of the CFL Canadian Draft. He has 92 defensive tackles and 11 quarterback sacks over six CFL seasons.
