2007 Edmonton Eskimos season
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The Edmonton Eskimos
finished 4th in the West division with a 5–12–1 record and failed to make the playoffs.
*Later traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
**Later traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Total attendance: 331,591
Average attendance: 36,843 (61.3%)
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
finished 4th in the West division with a 5–12–1 record and failed to make the playoffs.
CFL Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | School/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Warren Kean | K | Concordia |
| 2 | 10 | Jason Nedd | DB | Akron |
| 4 | 26 | Micheal Jean-Louis | DL | Laval |
| 4 | 27 | Calvin McCarty Calvin McCarty Calvin McCarty is a professional Canadian football running back for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Eskimos in the fourth round of the 2007 CFL Draft. He played college football for the Western Washington Vikings.... |
RB | Western Washington |
| 6 | 42 | Forfeit Pick | ||
Transactions
| Date | Type | Incoming | Outgoing | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2007 | Trade | *2nd round pick in 2007 CFL Draft 2007 CFL Draft The 2007 CFL Draft took place on May 2, 2007. 48 players were chosen from among 911 eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA.-Round one:-Round two:-Round Three:-Round Four:... – Eric Ince (OL) |
Glen Carson Glen Carson Glen Carson is a Canadian Football League offensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts.He was traded to Toronto from Edmonton on January 15, 2007 in exchange for the Argos' 2nd Round selection in the 2007 CFL Draft.-External links:*... (OL) |
Toronto Argonauts Toronto Argonauts The Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta... |
| February 13, 2007 | Trade | Jason Goss Jason Goss Jason Goss is a Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was most recently with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He has played five seasons in the CFL and was named CFL All-Star in 2008.Goss was released by the Eskimos on December 16, 2010.-References:... (DB) |
Richard Alston (WR) Nicolas Bisaillon (WR) Timmy Chang Timmy Chang Timothy Kealii'okaaina Awa Chang is a retired American football player. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2005... (QB) 2nd round pick in 2007 CFL Draft 2007 CFL Draft The 2007 CFL Draft took place on May 2, 2007. 48 players were chosen from among 911 eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA.-Round one:-Round two:-Round Three:-Round Four:... – Eric Ince (OL) |
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Hamilton Tiger-Cats The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium... |
| February 23, 2007 | Trade | Jon Landon Jon Landon Jonathon Landon is a former offensive lineman for the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts. He was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos in February 2007 for future considerations but he chose to retire and begin his teaching career and raise his family in Ottawa.Landon now teaches Phys. Ed to... (OL) |
Future considerations | Toronto Argonauts |
| April 11, 2007 | Trade | Ron Warner (DL) 4th round pick in 2007 CFL Draft 2007 CFL Draft The 2007 CFL Draft took place on May 2, 2007. 48 players were chosen from among 911 eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA.-Round one:-Round two:-Round Three:-Round Four:... – Calvin McCarty Calvin McCarty Calvin McCarty is a professional Canadian football running back for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Eskimos in the fourth round of the 2007 CFL Draft. He played college football for the Western Washington Vikings.... (RB) |
Jason Nugent Jason Nugent Jason Nugent is a Canadian football defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos in the second round of the 2006 CFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers.-External links:*... (DB) **5th round pick in 2007 CFL Draft 2007 CFL Draft The 2007 CFL Draft took place on May 2, 2007. 48 players were chosen from among 911 eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA.-Round one:-Round two:-Round Three:-Round Four:... – Reggie Bradshaw Reggie Bradshaw Reggie Bradshaw is a professional Canadian football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the fifth round of the 2007 CFL Draft. He played college football for the Montana Grizzlies.Bradshaw has also been a member of the Calgary... (RB) |
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Winnipeg Blue Bombers The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded... |
| June 13, 2007 | Trade | Patrick Johnson (WR) | **2nd round pick in 2008 CFL Draft 2008 CFL Draft The 2008 CFL Draft took place on April 30, 2008. 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA.... – Jonathan St. Pierre Jonathan St. Pierre Jonathan St-Pierre is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Roughriders in the second round of the 2008 CFL Draft. He played college football for the Illinois State Redbirds... (OL) |
Toronto Argonauts |
| September 5, 2007 | Trade | Aaron Fiacconi Aaron Fiacconi Aaron Fiacconi is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was signed as fourth round draft pick by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2002 CFL Draft... (OL) |
3rd round pick in 2008 CFL Draft 2008 CFL Draft The 2008 CFL Draft took place on April 30, 2008. 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA.... – Daryl Stephenson Daryl Stephenson Daryl Stephenson is a professional Canadian football running back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was originally drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2008 and played with that franchise for three seasons... (RB) |
Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| September 11, 2007 | Trade | Agustin Barrenechea Agustin Barrenechea Agustin Barrenechea is a Canadian football linebacker for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was selected in the fourth round with the 30th pick by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 2003 CFL Draft... (LB) 4th round pick in 2008 CFL Draft 2008 CFL Draft The 2008 CFL Draft took place on April 30, 2008. 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA.... – Sammy Okpro Sammy Okpro Sammy Okpro is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos in the fourth round of the 2008 CFL Draft... (LB) |
Jason Nedd (DB) | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
*Later traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium...
**Later traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
Schedule
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| B | June 15 | Edmonton Eskimos | 3–28 | Calgary Stampeders Calgary Stampeders The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium... |
25,877 | 0–1 | 0 | |
| C | June 21 | BC Lions BC Lions The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954... |
12–18 | Edmonton Eskimos | 31,650 | 1–1 | 2 | |
Season schedule
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 1 | June 28 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2007 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The 2007 Winnipeg Blue Bombers attempted to win their 11th Grey Cup championship, but they lost in the Grey Cup game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.-CFL Draft:-Season schedule:-Roster:-East Semi-Final:... |
39–39 | Edmonton Eskimos | OT | 33,038 | 0–0–1 | 1 |
| 2 | July 6 | Edmonton Eskimos | 9–29 | BC Lions | 32,893 | 0–1–1 | 1 | |
| 3 | July 13 | Edmonton Eskimos | 19–15 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2007 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The 2007 Winnipeg Blue Bombers attempted to win their 11th Grey Cup championship, but they lost in the Grey Cup game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.-CFL Draft:-Season schedule:-Roster:-East Semi-Final:... |
29,533 | 1–1–1 | 3 | |
| 4 | July 20 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 2007 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 2007 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in 2nd place in the West division with a 12–6–0 record, which was their highest finish since 1988 when they also finished 2nd... |
20–21 | Edmonton Eskimos | 46,704 | 2–1–1 | 5 | |
| 5 | July 28 | Edmonton Eskimos | 14–54 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 2007 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 2007 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in 2nd place in the West division with a 12–6–0 record, which was their highest finish since 1988 when they also finished 2nd... |
26,840 | 2–2–1 | 5 | |
| 6 | Aug 4 | Calgary Stampeders 2007 Calgary Stampeders season The 2007 Calgary Stampeders season was the team's 50th season in the Canadian Football League, and 69th season overall. After promising 2nd place finishes in the West Division in 2005 and 2006 they finished 3rd in the West Division in 2007, with a disappointing 7–10–1 record, their first losing... |
34–32 | Edmonton Eskimos | 32,644 | 2–3–1 | 5 | |
| 7 | Aug 11 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 2007 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season The 2007 Hamilton Tiger-Cats finished in 4th place in the East Division with a 3–15–0 record and missed the playoffs.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:-Season schedule:- Passing:-Rushing:-Receiving:-Eastern Division All-Star Selections:... |
17–19 | Edmonton Eskimos | 35,750 | 3–3–1 | 7 | |
| 8 | Aug 18 | Edmonton Eskimos | 32–39 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 2007 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 2007 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in 2nd place in the West division with a 12–6–0 record, which was their highest finish since 1988 when they also finished 2nd... |
28,800 | 3–4–1 | 7 | |
| 9 | Bye | 3–4–1 | 7 | |||||
| 10 | Sept 3 | Edmonton Eskimos | 24–35 | Calgary Stampeders 2007 Calgary Stampeders season The 2007 Calgary Stampeders season was the team's 50th season in the Canadian Football League, and 69th season overall. After promising 2nd place finishes in the West Division in 2005 and 2006 they finished 3rd in the West Division in 2007, with a disappointing 7–10–1 record, their first losing... |
35,650 | 3–5–1 | 7 | |
| 11 | Sept 7 | Calgary Stampeders 2007 Calgary Stampeders season The 2007 Calgary Stampeders season was the team's 50th season in the Canadian Football League, and 69th season overall. After promising 2nd place finishes in the West Division in 2005 and 2006 they finished 3rd in the West Division in 2007, with a disappointing 7–10–1 record, their first losing... |
20–17 | Edmonton Eskimos | 42,329 | 3–6–1 | 7 | |
| 12 | Sept 14 | Montreal Alouettes 2007 Montreal Alouettes season The Montreal Alouettes finished third place in the East Division in 2007. Jim Popp decided to remain as Head Coach rather than hire a replacement for Don Matthews, who unexpectedly resigned the previous season. The result was unintended as the Alouettes endured their first losing season since... |
28–47 | Edmonton Eskimos | 36,280 | 4–6–1 | 9 | |
| 13 | Sept 23 | Edmonton Eskimos | 16–10 | Montreal Alouettes 2007 Montreal Alouettes season The Montreal Alouettes finished third place in the East Division in 2007. Jim Popp decided to remain as Head Coach rather than hire a replacement for Don Matthews, who unexpectedly resigned the previous season. The result was unintended as the Alouettes endured their first losing season since... |
20,202 | 5–6–1 | 11 | |
| 14 | Sept 28 | Toronto Argonauts 2007 Toronto Argonauts season The 2007 Toronto Argonauts season was the 50th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and 135th season overall. The Argonauts finished the regular season 11–7 and finished in first place in the CFL's Eastern Division.-CFL Draft:-Preseason:... |
18–11 | Edmonton Eskimos | 31,056 | 5–7–1 | 11 | |
| 15 | October 6 | Edmonton Eskimos | 8–33 | Toronto Argonauts 2007 Toronto Argonauts season The 2007 Toronto Argonauts season was the 50th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and 135th season overall. The Argonauts finished the regular season 11–7 and finished in first place in the CFL's Eastern Division.-CFL Draft:-Preseason:... |
28,354 | 5–8–1 | 11 | |
| 16 | Oct 13 | BC Lions | 24–18 | Edmonton Eskimos | 33,663 | 5–9–1 | 11 | |
| 17 | Oct 20 | Edmonton Eskimos | 26–37 | BC Lions | 37,011 | 5–10–1 | 11 | |
| 18 | Oct 26 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 2007 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 2007 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in 2nd place in the West division with a 12–6–0 record, which was their highest finish since 1988 when they also finished 2nd... |
36–29 | Edmonton Eskimos | OT | 40,127 | 5–11–1 | 11 |
| 19 | Nov 3 | Edmonton Eskimos | 19–21 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 2007 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season The 2007 Hamilton Tiger-Cats finished in 4th place in the East Division with a 3–15–0 record and missed the playoffs.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:-Season schedule:- Passing:-Rushing:-Receiving:-Eastern Division All-Star Selections:... |
20,411 | 5–12–1 | 11 | |
Total attendance: 331,591
Average attendance: 36,843 (61.3%)
Player stats
| = Indicates team leader |
Passing
| Player | Att | Comp | % | Yards | TD | RBI | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rushing
| Player | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Fumbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Receiving
| Player | No. | Yards | Avg. | Long | TD |
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