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EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos announced a series of roster moves Sunday after opening camp, headlined by the addition of Mikael Charland.
Charland, a defensive back from Gatineau, Que., was a second round draft pick by the Ottawa REDBLACKS in 2016.
The team has also added linebacker DJ Calhoun, defensive back Jalen Spencer, defensive lineman Kendal Vickers and linebacker Jonathan Walton, all internationals.
Veteran receiver Kenny Shaw, who was a 1,000-yard receiver in 2016 before being injured, was dropped from the roster, along with international linebacker Brandon Pittman.
Charland, still just 27 years old, likely fits into the equation at safety for the Eskimos, who could see a camp competition at the position that includes Jordan Hoover and 2018 second round pick Godfrey Onyeka.
The Esks open their pre-season on May 26 against the BC Lions.
