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When Tyrell Sutton was released by the Carolina Panthers in September 2011, his priorities skewered, he decided it was imperative for him to change his philosophy. He believed it was the only way he would survive for an extended period.

“People who stay in the league for five, six, seven years, they understand their role. If I understood my role in Carolina, I’d probably still be there,” Sutton told the Montreal Gazette Tuesday from his winter home in Akron, Ohio, several hours after the Alouettes announced the running-back, a potential free-agent, signed a three-year deal.

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When Sutton reports to training camp next June, he could be part of a crowded backfield that includes incumbent Brandon Whitaker along with Brandon Rutley — and Sutton’s content with that.

After all, the three were utilized at various times last season.

Following a splendid collegiate career at Northwestern, Sutton was signed by Green Bay as an undrafted free agent in 2009, only to be released at the final cut-down. The Packers wanted to bring him back but, the following day, Sutton was claimed by Carolina, where he mostly returned kickoffs.