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Edmonton Eskimos release Nick Usher for NFL opportunity

Edmonton Eskimos' Nick Usher (75) celebrates a touchdown against the Saskatchewan Roughriders during first half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday October 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

The Edmonton Eskimos released defensive end Nick Usher on Thursday so he can pursue an NFL opportunity.

Usher played the last two seasons with the Eskimos, recording 43 defensive tackles, seven quarterback sacks and four forced fumbles.

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In 2019, Usher recorded 36 defensive tackles, six quarterback sacks and three forced fumbles.

Usher recently had workouts with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Miami Dolphins and the Los Angeles Chargers. He was a pending CFL free agent.

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