<p>EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos released veteran defensive tackle Adam Braidwood on Thursday.</p> <p>Edmonton selected Braidwood first overall in 2006 out of Washington State. But a persistant knee injury forced the native of Delta, B.C., to sit out the entire 2008 and ’09 seasons.</p> <p>He registered 64 tackles, 12 sacks and scored a touchdown in 46 career CFL games.</p> <p>But Braidwood, 26, is also facing charges stemming from two separate incidents last year and was released on bail Jan. 27.</p> <p>”After a lengthy discussion with Adam this week we have mutually agreed to release him from his contract,” Eskimos general manager Eric Tillman said in a statement. “This move is not being made to pass judgment on the legal process, but rather an acknowledgment that no resolution appears likely until his trial, which doesn’t begin until 2012.</p> <p>”Adam has indicated that his total focus is on the legal case, which is understandable. At age 26, he’s still a young man who has a chance to do many positive things with his life. It’s our hope and prayer that he will do so.”</p> <p>Added Braidwood: “I really enjoyed my time with the Eskimos. The Edmonton fans and the organization were very good to me and I will always appreciate that.”</p>
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