The Edmonton Eskimos on Friday signed international defensive tackle Almondo Sewell to a two-year contract extension which will take him through to the end of the 2020 CFL season.
Sewell is a five-time Western Division and CFL All-Star. He has recorded 242 career defensive tackles and 51 quarterback sacks.
READ MORE: Almondo Sewell ready for season number 8 with the Edmonton Eskimos
This season, Sewell has recorded 32 defensive tackles, six quarterback sacks and three tackles for a loss.
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The Eskimos host the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday afternoon on The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium. Kickoff is at 3 p.m.
630 CHED will have live coverage starting at 2:30 p.m. with Countdown to Kickoff following live coverage of the Oilers-Rangers game.
Watch below: Some videos from Global News’ coverage of the Edmonton Eskimos in 2018.
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Edmonton Eskimos to help mark 50th anniversary of Cross Cancer Institute -
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Edmonton Eskimos player awaits news from North Carolina after Hurricane Florence rips through -
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Edmonton Eskimo Ryan King on Labour Day Classic rematch + free kid’s tickets -
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Eskimos get ready for Labour Day Classic against Stampeders -
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Edmonton Eskimos Grey Cup Greats: Ryan King -
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Edmonton Eskimos assist Food Bank -
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Edmonton Eskimos player Ryan King previews upcoming game against Toronto Argonauts -
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Global News All In: The Edmonton Eskimos game-day experience from the fans’ perspective -
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Kevin Karius promotes Global News All In Edmonton Eskimos special -
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Edmonton Eskimos president discusses public consultations on team’s name -
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Edmonton Eskimos unveil Hype Team -
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Len Rhodes on big year for Eskimos fans -
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Edmonton Eskimos trivia: Putting the players to the test -
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Global News goes ‘All In’ at the Edmonton Eskimos home opener -
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Eskimos’ offensive lineman finishes university degree -
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Edmonton Eskimos wrap up training camp -
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Event held to launch Edmonton Eskimos’ 2018 CFL season
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