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The Montreal Alouettes announced Friday that defensive linesman Michael Klassen has signed a new contract for two seasons.

Klassen, the 23-year-old Albertan standing at a colossal height of 6-5 and weighing 275 pounds, completed 12 defensive tackles and three sacks in his 12 games of 2014.

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His season ended September 21 after suffering an ankle injury against the Calgary Stampeders.

The 2013 fourth-round draft pick completed 12 defensive tackles and one sack in his rookie season. In his time with the Alouettes he has grown from a late draft pick, 29th overall, to be a key part of the team’s defensive unit.

Klassen became a free agent in February.