CALGARY (660 NEWS) – A former Stampeder has passed away.

A former Michigan State teammate of Mike Labinjo made the announcement on Twitter this morning, only saying Labinjo passed away in his sleep.

No other details were immediately available.

Sad day one of the best Man,Friend, Teammates, Fathers and Spartan Mike Labinjo rest easy love you bro #bigOnion #Spartannation is mourning original #SpartanDawg pic.twitter.com/1DJnscwDRs — Little John Flowers (@THEGHOST3323) September 22, 2018

“We are deeply saddened to learn of Mike’s death,” said Stampeders president and general manager John Hufnagel in a statement.

“He was a big man with a big personality to match and he was a key part of our Grey Cup championship team in 2008. The team offers its condolences to Mike’s family and friends.”

Today, we have heavy hearts as we mourn the death of alumnus Mike Labinjo. #RestInPeace https://t.co/1W3utkudk6 — Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) September 22, 2018

The Toronto-born linebacker played with the Stamps from 2007-2010 and played briefly with the Philidelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins.

The Stampeders also say Labinjo remained in Calgary “at the conclusion of his playing career, working at Solengo Capital and FirstService Residential.”

He was 38.