2016 Edmonton Eskimos season
The 2016 Edmonton Eskimos season will be the 59th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 68th overall. The Eskimos will attempt to qualify for the playoffs for the third straight season and repeat as Grey Cup champions. This will be the first season under head coach Jason Maas and fourth under general manager Ed Hervey.
Offseason
Notable transactions
Preseason
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Regular season
Season standings
Season schedule
Week |
Date |
Kickoff |
Opponent |
Results |
TV |
Venue |
Attendance |
Summary |
Score |
Record |
1 |
Sat, June 25 |
5:00 p.m. MDT |
vs. Ottawa Redblacks |
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TSN |
Commonwealth Stadium |
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2 |
Bye |
3 |
Fri, July 8 |
8:00 p.m. MDT |
vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders |
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TSN |
Commonwealth Stadium |
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4 |
Thurs, July 14 |
6:30 p.m. MDT |
at Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
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TSN |
Investors Group Field |
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5 |
Sat, July 23 |
5:00 p.m. MDT |
vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
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TSN |
Commonwealth Stadium |
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6 |
Thurs, July 28 |
7:00 p.m. MDT |
vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
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TSN |
Commonwealth Stadium |
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7 |
Sat, Aug 6 |
5:00 p.m. MDT |
at Ottawa Redblacks |
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TSN |
TD Place Stadium |
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8 |
Thurs, Aug 11 |
7:00 p.m. MDT |
vs. Montreal Alouettes |
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TSN/RDS |
Commonwealth Stadium |
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9 |
Sat, Aug 20 |
2:00 p.m. MDT |
at Toronto Argonauts |
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TSN |
BMO Field |
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10 |
Fri, Aug 26 |
8:00 p.m. MDT |
vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders |
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TSN |
Commonwealth Stadium |
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11 |
Mon, Sept 5 |
1:00 p.m. MDT |
at Calgary Stampeders |
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TSN |
McMahon Stadium |
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12 |
Sat, Sept 10 |
5:00 p.m. MDT |
vs. Calgary Stampeders |
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TSN |
Commonwealth Stadium |
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13 |
Sun, Sept 18 |
2:30 p.m. MDT |
at Saskatchewan Roughriders |
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TSN |
Mosaic Stadium |
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14 |
Fri, Sept 23 |
8:00 p.m. MDT |
vs. BC Lions |
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TSN |
Commonwealth Stadium |
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15 |
Fri, Sept 30 |
6:30 p.m. MDT |
at Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
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TSN |
Investors Group Field |
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16 |
Sat, Oct 10 |
11:00 a.m. MDT |
at Montreal Alouettes |
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TSN/RDS |
Molson Stadium |
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17 |
Bye |
18 |
Sat, Oct 22 |
5:00 p.m. MDT |
at BC Lions |
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TSN |
BC Place |
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19 |
Fri, Oct 28 |
5:00 p.m. MDT |
at Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
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TSN |
Tim Hortons Field |
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20 |
Sat, Nov 5 |
2:00 p.m. MST |
vs. Toronto Argonauts |
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TSN |
Commonwealth Stadium |
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Team
Roster
Edmonton Eskimos roster |
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Receivers
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Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
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Injured list
Six-game injured list
Practice roster
Suspended
Italics indicate international player
Roster updated 2015-08-05
Depth chart • Transactions
46 active, 5 injured, 7 six-game injured, 8 practice roster
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Coaching staff
Edmonton Eskimos Staff |
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Front Office
- President and CEO – Len Rhodes
- Director of football operations – Ryan Wagner
- General manager – Ed Hervey
- Executive director of player personnel – Paul Jones
- Manager of football operations and Canadian scouting – vacant
- Head scout – vacant
- Head Canadian scout – Rob Ralph
Head coach
Offensive coaches
- Offensive coordinator – Jason Maas
- Offensive line and run game coordinator – Mike Gibson
- Quarterback – Jordan Maksymic
- Running backs – Tim Prinsen
- Receivers – Carson Walch
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Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
- Special teams coordinator – Cory McDiarmid
Strength and conditioning
- Strength and conditioning trainer – Mike Cook
→ Coaching staff
→ More CFL staffs
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References
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| Stadiums | |
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| Lore | |
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| Important figures | |
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| Key personnel | |
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| Grey Cup championships (14) | |
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| Western Division championships (23) | |
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| Current league affiliations | |
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- Edmonton portal
- Canadian football portal
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- Bold indicates Grey Cup victory
- Edmonton portal
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