Source: Argonauts obtain veteran quarterback Ricky Ray from Eskimos

TORONTO – Ricky Ray is heading East.

A source requesting anonymity said Monday the Edmonton Eskimos have dealt the veteran quarterback to the Toronto Argonauts for quarterback Steven Jyles, kicker Grant Shaw and a 2012 first-round draft pick.

The Eskimos have scheduled an afternoon news conference at Commonwealth Stadium to announce the deal, the source added.

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The 32-year-old Ray had spent his entire nine-year CFL career with Edmonton, leading the Eskimos to two Grey Cup championships over that span.

Jyles began his CFL career with Edmonton in 2006 before being traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders prior to the 2008 season.

He was traded to Toronto from Winnipeg in March 2011 but spent the first half of the season on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.

Jyles was the Argos’ starter the second half of the season after incumbent Cleo Lemon was released as Toronto finished last in the East Division standings with a 6-12 record.