Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel is pleased to announce that import defensive linemen Dorian Smith and Hilee Taylor have been added to the club’s practice roster. As per club policy, terms of the agreements were not disclosed.

Smith played 36 games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 2009-11, originally joining the club’s practice roster in 2008. Smith recorded 91 tackles, 16 sacks, four forced fumbles and three tackles for loss during his time in Winnipeg. He played two seasons for Oregon State and helped the Beavers lead the nation in run defence in 2007 as a senior.

Taylor was selected in the seventh round (221st overall) by the Carolina Panthers in the 2008 NFL Draft. After three seasons with the Panthers, he was claimed on waivers by the Detroit Lions. He signed with Tampa Bay on May 6, 2012 and was released on June 4. Taylor spent four seasons atNorth Carolina and played 42 games for the Tar Heels, recording 103 tackles, 19 sacks, eight forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.