Northwest Notes Dec. 7, 2011

Shock linebacker signs

with Edmonton Eskimos

SPOKANE - Spokane Shock linebacker Steven Friday was placed on the other league exempt list after signing a contract with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.

Friday signed with the Shock on Oct. 14 after playing at Virginia Tech and will enter his rookie season in the CFL in 2012. He was in training camp with the Houston Texans, recording 1.5 sacks in his first professional game.

Spokane placed defensive lineman Ayanga Okpokowuruk on the list after singing with the Cleveland Browns last week.

Spokane opens the season against the Iowa Barnstormers on March 12 at the Spokane Arena.