National defensive back was among the final cuts made by the defending Grey Cup champion Edmonton Eskimos heading into Saturday night's season opener with the Ottawa Redblacks.

A product of St. Francis Xavier, the 29-year-old Muamba appeared in 17 games a season ago for the Eskimos. He recorded 27 tackles, two sacks and had three interceptions. A six-year CFL veteran, Muamba also spent time with the BC Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Also released by the team were three nationals in wide receivers Natey Adjei and Andrew Johnson and defensive back Raye Hartmann. Five international players were released, as well, in defensive backs Cameron Fuller and CJ Morgan, linebacker Jimmy Gaines, defensive lineman Sam Montgomery and running back Akeem Shavers.

Seven internationals were added to the practice roster in wide receivers Kenzel Doe, Bryant Mitchell and Brandon Zylstra, linebacker Darryl McBride, Jr., defensive backs Solomon Means and Tyler Thornton and offensive lineman Darius Morris. National linebacker Josh Brinkworth and national fullback DJ Lalama were also added.