Edmonton Elks

Eskimos release DL Kendal Vickers to pursue NFL opportunity

by
3Down Staff
January 20, 2020

Photo courtesy: Edmonton Football Team

The Edmonton Eskimos have released American defensive lineman Kendal Vickers to pursue an opportunity in the NFL.

Vickers played 12 games for the Esks in 2019 recording 12 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble.

After going unselected in the 2018 NFL draft, Vickers inked an undrafted free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He made one tackle in four pre-season games prior to being released at the end of training camp.

↑ what lands at 3 p.m. daily

3DownNation Daily

Get game analysis, stats, and more daily at 3pm

Here’s exactly what you’ll get.

One email. Every weekday at 3 p.m. Your daily CFL briefing.

Canadian football's biggest stories
Smart game analysis
Every CFL transaction covered with exclusive insight

Free. Unsubscribe anytime. By signing up you agree to receive daily emails from 3DownNation, as well as our terms of service and privacy policy. 1900 Rose St, Regina SK S4P 0A9.

The University of Tennessee product made 109 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and forced four fumbles during three seasons, 42 games, with the Volunteers. The 24-year-old Vickers has the size — six-foot-three, 295 pounds — to be a disruptor in the NFL.