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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed a defensive back on Thursday – but not one of their all-stars.

Instead, they’ve inked import Eric Patterson, a 24-year-old who’s new to the CFL.

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Patterson, 5-foot-10, 193 pounds, comes north after failing to stick with a few NFL teams since leaving Ball State University in 2015.

Undrafted, he had shots with New England, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Cleveland.

In college, Patterson played four season with the Cardinals, starting 28 games and recording 189 total tackles, with six interceptions.

As a senior he averaged 25.7 yards on kick returns.

Veteran all-stars remaining unsigned and potentially becoming free agents next month are DB’s Chris Randle and T.J. Heath.