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Defensive lineman Rahim Abdullah has rejoined the Edmonton Eskimos following two seasons with the Calgary Stampeders.
Contract terms were not disclosed.
Rahim Abdullah (90) earned a Grey Cup ring with the Eskimos in 2003.
(John Ulan/Canadian Press)
Abdullah, a 31-year-old import, posted 27 tackles and a team-high nine sacks in 17 games for the Stampeders last season.
He has totalled 119 tackles, 31 sacks, two fumble recoveries and one interception in 88 games since making his CFL debut with the Eskimos on July 4, 2002.
Abdullah also started 17 of 29 games for the Cleveland Browns, who drafted him in the second round (45th overall) of the 1999 NFL draft.
With files from the Canadian PressShare Tools
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