Rich Stubler has parted ways with the Edmonton Eskimos.

The CFL's Eskimos announced on Thursday that Stubler, who was the defensive co-ordinator in 2011 under rookie head coach Kavis Reed, rejected a contract offer to "pursue other opportunities."

We now know the other opportunities.

Now hearing via Lowell Ullrich at The Province via Twitter

Confirming what has already been confirmed: Lions about to be reunited with Rich Stubler as defensive coordinator