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EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Eskimos have acquired the rights for offensive lineman Matthew ODonnell from the Saskatchewan Roughriders in exchange for wide receiver Greg Carr, the club announced Wednesday. ODonnell was drafted by the Roughriders in the second round of the 2011 CFL Canadian draft, but he opted to sign with the NFLs Cincinnati Bengals. He spent the 2011 season on the Bengals practice roster and was cut by the team this season. The Comox, B.C., native played college football with Queens University in the CIS. He was named the top CIS offensive lineman twice in 2009 and 2010, earning all-Canadian honours both years. "From our perspective, we are very pleased to gain the rights to a quality young Canadian offensive tackle," Eskimos general manager Eric Tillman said in a statement. "Matthews development began at Queens, a program we hold in high regard, and we feel hes made substantial improvement during his time with the Cincinnati Bengals, via two training camps and a full year on their practice squad." Carr with Edmonton as a free agent during the 2012 off season. The 26-year-old appeared in six games with the Eskimos registering 19 receptions for 214 yards and one touchdown.   According to TSN CFL Insider Naylor, the Eskimos have been in contact with ODonnells representatives and believe he is interested in signing with them. Paul Soliai Jersey . -- Left-hander Ricky Romero will be the Blue Jays opening day starter just two seasons after barely making Torontos roster. Dion Jordan Orange Jersey . -- As Aldon Smith chases down the NFL record for sacks, his specialty becomes of particular significance this week when the San Francisco 49ers face New England and the NFLs top-ranked offence. http://www.dolphinsfootballofficialshop.com/Authentic-Charles-Clay-Jersey-Dp-44.html .J. - New York Jets linebacker David Harris, wide receiver Santonio Holmes and safety Eric Smith are all listed as questionable with injuries for the teams game against Jacksonville on Sunday. Dan Marino Black Jersey . Drouins three points gives him 101 on the season and puts him into a three-way tie with Josh Currie and Ben Duffy for the leagues scoring lead. Drouin now has 40 goals in 46 games this season. Caleb Sturgis Womens Jersey . Daniel Alfredssons first goal of the season Wednesday was one of 12 different scorers on the gamesheet in Ottawas 5-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. LONDON -- The power in football has shifted from clubs to their players, former Aston Villa manager Martin ONeill told a British parliamentary inquiry into the national sport on Tuesday. The 59-year-old ONeill said that shift was evident when Wayne Rooney handed in a transfer request at Manchester United in October and ended up being rewarded with a more lucrative five-year deal. "You would hope that if you sign a player, for instance, on a four-year deal that you would have some control (over their future)," ONeill told legislators. "But really the control has left the football clubs and gone to the players and therefore the agents. I think that is one of the major changes I have seen to the game." In a highly successful career on the pitch, ONeill played at Norwich, Manchester City and Nottingham Forest, where he won the top flight league title, two League Cups, and two European Cups. "When I started out, the player had no control whatsoever to the behest of the football club and now it has gone a full circle," the former Northern Ireland midfielder said. "The players are now in charge now, which iis a bit of a shame really.dddddddddddd" One of the factors behind the shift was the fallout from the 1995 Bosman ruling by the European Court of Justice, which established the free movement of players in the European Union whose contracts had expired. ONeill said agents can now "manipulate situations" on the behalf of players. "The fallout from (the Bosman ruling) was extensive," ONeill said. "So much so that were possibly debating the idea that football itself could have its own rules. I think there is certainly a case for that because the minute there was a possibility of a player having a bit of difficulty with his contract suddenly he could go to European law and find a loophole that sorts things out. "Clubs were finding out loopholes as they were going along. For instance, a player with two years left on his contract was in a position ... that he could actually get out of his contract." Tuesdays session also heard from former Reading and Crystal Palace manager Steve Coppell, who played for Manchester United, and ex-English Football Association chief executive Ian Watmore. ' ' '