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The Edmonton Eskimos received some terrible news on Monday as they announced middle linebacker J.C. Sherritt is out for the rest of the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon.

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The injury was sustained in the Eskimos season-opening win on Saturday at B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver. Sherritt left the game in the second quarter of the Eskimos 30-27 win.

Truly appreciate all the love and support from everyone. Tough set back but life is full of em. Day one of recovery starts today. #BONE — J.C. Sherritt (@JCSherritt) June 25, 2017

Thinking about @JCSherritt today- I was exactly the same age when I ruptured mine! Came back to play five more years. He'll be back! #BONE — Jed Roberts (@jedrock43) June 25, 2017

Prayers going up for my bro @JCSherritt. I've been there bro! Can't wait to see you come back stronger 🙏🏿 — Solomon Elimimian (@SolomonE56) June 25, 2017

Sherritt recorded a fumble recovery before leaving the game. It’s expected linebacker Korey Jones will take Sherritt’s place for now.

Jones recorded six defensive tackles in Saturday’s win.

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The Eskimos will have their home-opener on Friday night as they host the Montreal Alouettes on The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium.

630 CHED will have live coverage starting with Countdown to Kick-off at 6 p.m., the opening kick-off will be at 8 p.m.