Eskimos' John White out for season with torn knee ligament

Edmonton Eskimos running back John White will miss the rest of the CFL season after tearing a knee ligament in last week's 23-19 victory over the Montreal Alouettes.

White tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the Eskimos said Monday in a statement.

The 25-year-old native of Torrance, Calif., was hurt in the first quarter on Friday night after planting his foot on a handoff play. White had 104 rushing yards and a touchdown in Edmonton's season-opening 30-27 road win over the B.C. Lions.

In 15 games last season, White had career highs of 886 rushing yards and 464 receiving yards with nine touchdowns.

He has spent his entire four-year CFL career with the Eskimos.