Edmonton Eskimos release 20 players

The Edmonton Eskimos announced the release of 20 players Sunday evening to get down to the mandated roster size.

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The green and gold must get down to a 46-man active roster and 10-man practice roster.

Here is a look at who was released:

• International defensive lineman Zachary Barnes
• International offensive lineman Chauncey Briggs
• International linebacker Terrance Bullitt
• International defensive lineman Jason Carr
• International defensive back Ahmad Dixon
• International defensive back Alex Gray
• International wide receiver Shaquille Hill
• International defensive back Jordan Holland
• International linebacker Jeremiah Kose
• National offensive lineman Curtis Krahn
• National fullback Pascal Lochard
• International wide receiver Keevan Lucas
• International wide receiver Je’Mari Luper
• National wide receiver Scott MacDonell
• National defensive lineman Mark Mackie
• International defensive back Maurice McKnight
• International long snapper Brad Northnagel
• International offensive lineman Kelvin Palmer
• International defensive back Brandyn Thompson
• National running back Blair Zerr

The Eskimos open the season on Thursday in Winnipeg against the Blue Bombers.