Calgary Stampeders re-sign veteran Kyle Wilson

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The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed American linebacker Kyle Wilson. He was slated to hit free agency on February 10.

Wilson began the 2025 season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but was released after two games. He signed with the Stampeders on June 26, 2025, filling in at middle linebacker for the injured Marquel Lee. In 16 combined games with the two teams, the 30-year-old posted 67 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, one forced fumble and one knockdown.

In 65 career CFL games, Wilson has 216 defensive tackles, 16 special teams tackles, two sacks, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one interception and four knockdowns.

Prior to coming to Canada, Wilson was a second-team Sun Belt Conference all-star in his senior season at Arkansas State and spent time on NFL practice squads with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Calgary Stampeders finished third in the West Division standings in 2025 with an 11-7 record, but lost the West Semi-Final to the B.C. Lions. Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 4,247 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions over 17 regular-season starts, posting an 11-6 record as the team’s starting quarterback.

The Stampeders ranked fourth in net offence, seventh in net defence, and second with a turnover differential of plus-nine. Dedrick Mills won the CFL’s rushing title with 1,409 yards, while the team’s leading receiver was Dominique Rhymes with 886 yards, and the leading tackler was Jacob Roberts with 102 tackles. Calgary finished fifth in attendance with average crowds of 22,295, which was a 3.5 percent increase from the previous year.