These All-Star nominations are regarded as one of the most prestigious awards as they are voted on by peers.  This team was voted on by all current members on the eight CFL Member Clubs as well as all positional coaches for each club.  This year over 400 ballots were received that determined the 2009 winners.

All four voted members were key contributors to the Eskimos’ return to the West Division playoffs.  League-leading receiver Fred Stamps ended the season with 85 receptions for 1402 yards and eight touchdowns.  Stamps was named a 2009 CFL All-Star and was the Eskimo nominee for the Gibson’s Finest Most Outstanding Player Award.  

Despite missing four games with a hamstring injury, 2008 CFL All-Star Maurice Lloyd ended the ’09 campaign with 55 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles, four sacks, three tackles for losses and one forced fumble.  The Connecticut graduate recently re-signed with the Eskimos, keeping him in green and gold to the end of the 2010 season with an option for 2011.

Maurice Mann was on par for a 1000+ yard season before missing the last two regular season games and the Western Semi-Final with an ankle injury.  He ended 2009 with 73 receptions for 917 yards and six touchdowns, second overall for Eskimo receivers.

Mathieu Bertrand again had a solid season with the Eskimos.  His hard-nosed style of play allowed the only Canadian CFLPA All-Star to end the season with 22 receptions for 207 yards and seven carries for 22 yards and one touchdown.  The Quebec native was also a demon on special teams accumulating 15 special teams tackles and one forced fumble.