The Edmonton Eskimos released Willie Jefferson on Friday to pursue NFL opportunities.

On Thursday, Jefferson retweeted a report that he had signed with the Washington Redskins.

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The Baylor product spent the last two seasons with the Eskimos, picking up 10 sacks and 43 tackles.

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Prior to his stint with the Eskimos, Jefferson signed with the Houston Texans as a free agent in 2013.