 O'Shea would also play in Toronto in the 1998 and 1999 season as middle linebacker, putting up good numbers.Hamilton acquired O'Shea in a trade with Toronto in exchange for RB Éric Lapointe, the right of first refusal on all offensive lineman and the playing rights to Orlondo Steinauer on June 11, 2000.He made an immediate impact in the season opener vs. B.C.