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The Calgary Stampeders have added an intriguing name to its training camp stable.

According to multiple sources, the team has signed former Michigan quarterback/receiver Devin Gardner to a contract.

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After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft last spring, the 24-year-old latched on with the New England Patriots, who used the 6-foot-4, 220-pounder strictly as a receiver in mini camp before he was released in mid-May.

Gardner was then claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he was reportedly shuffled back and forth between quarterback and receiver in his three months with the Black & Gold. He was cut on Aug. 17 in training camp.

Gardner’s brief professional career has mirrored his time with the Wolverines.

The Detroit native, who was rated the No. 1 dual-threat QB as a high school senior prior to landing in Ann Arbor in 2010, was converted to receiver in 2012 before being shifted back under centre midway through the season due to an injury to Wolverines starter Denard Robinson.

In parts of five seasons at Michigan, Gardner completed 60.4% of his passes, accounting for 44 touchdowns through the air and 32 interceptions.

A tremendous athlete, Gardner did most of his damage with his legs, running for 24 touchdowns in his Michigan career, including 11 scores as a junior in 2013.

There was no immediate indication whether Gardner is coming north as a quarterback or as a receiver.