Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Rory Kohlert (87) puts the ball over the goal line for a touchdown with Saskatchewan Roughriders' Tristan Jackson (38) hauling him down during second half CFL football action in Winnipeg on September 7, 2014. The Calgary Stampeders signed free-agent Canadian receiver Rory Kohlert on Thursday.Kohlert, 29, of Regina, spent the last five years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He started 71-of-85 regular-season games, registering 160 catches for 1,630 yards and nine touchdowns. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor Hagan

Calgary Stampeders sign veteran receiver Rory Kohlert to contract

CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders signed free-agent Canadian receiver Rory Kohlert on Thursday.

Kohlert, 29, of Regina, spent the last five years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He started 71-of-85 regular-season games, registering 160 catches for 1,630 yards and nine touchdowns.

“Rory is an all-around receiver with good pass-catching ability and he’s a reliable blocker in the run game,” Calgary head coach Dave Dickenson said in a statement.

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