Edmonton, Alberta (Best E Casino) - Edmonton acquired receiver Brock Ralph from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Wednesday in exchange for linebacker Michael Botterill and defensive back Chris Thompson.

Ralph began his CFL career with the Eskimos in 2003, and was traded to Hamilton in October 2005. Last season Ralph was the leading Ti-Cat receiver with 50 catches for 721 yards and three touchdowns.

Botterill was traded to Edmonton in July 2006 from Montreal and played in 14 games on special teams that season. In 2007 Botterill played in all 18 games for the Eskimos on special teams and saw some action at middle linebacker. He finished the season with nine defensive tackles, nine special teams tackles and a quarterback sack.

Thompson signed with the Esks in August 2007 and played nine games (five starts) for the Esks. He finished the season with 12 defensive tackles and a knockdown.