The Edmonton Eskimos have signed free agent defensive back Airabin Justin, the club announced today.
Justin started his CFL career in 2004 with Hamilton and spent three seasons with the 'Cats. He signed as a free agent with Saskatchewan in 2007, starting in 12 regular season and two playoff games and in the '07 Grey Cup. He was released by Saskatchewan July 8, 2008.
Airabin's father, Sidney Justin, played for the NFL's L.A. Rams (1979), Baltimore Colts (1982) and spent one season (1980) with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. His father is now a successful R & B singer and has been a member of such bands as "Shalamar" and "The Miracles".
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Airabin Justin
DB
Northern Arizona
Born: March 25, 1980 - Inglewood, CA
Height: 5'11 Weight: 185
Yrs Esks: 1st
Yrs CFL: 5th
Games Played:
2007: 12
CFL Career: 42
Playoff: 3
Grey Cup: 1
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