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Eskimos linebacker out 12-16 weeks with injury

By Staff The Canadian Press

Posted July 10, 2016 2:41 pm

Updated July 10, 2016 2:42 pm

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The Edmonton Eskimos practice at Commonwealth Stadium in preparation for their final pre-season game, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Wes Rosa, Global News

Edmonton Eskimos linebacker Alex Hoffman-Ellis will be out 12 to 16 weeks with a torn right biceps.

Hoffman-Ellis was injured during an overtime victory over the Saskatchewan Roughrider’s on Friday. The team announced the injury Sunday.

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Edmonton also signed wide receiver Andrew Johnson to the practice roster and released international quarterback Thomas DeMarco.

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