The Calgary Stampeders have signed American linebacker Cory James, who has 26 games of National Football League experience.

Here is more information on James:

Cory James
Linebacker
College: Colorado State
Height: 6.00
Weight: 245
Born: May 22, 1993
Birthplace: Del Rio, TX
American

James was selected in the sixth round (194th overall) by the Oakland Raiders in the 2016 NFL draft. He played 26 games and made 14 starts for the Raiders over the 2016 and 2017 seasons, accumulating 104 total tackles and forcing two fumbles. He was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 13, 2017, and waived with a failed-physical designation on May 4, 2018.

In college, James played 51 games over four seasons at Colorado State and finished his collegiate career fourth on the Rams’ all-time list with 24 sacks. He also had 230 total tackles including 41.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three passes defended. In 2012, his 7.5 sacks set a school record for freshmen.