The Calgary Stampeders have signed American quarterback Chris Reynolds and American offensive linemen Brandon Weldon.

Both players made their professional debuts with the Red and White during the past season.

Chris Reynolds
#17
Quarterback
College: UNC Charlotte
Height: 5.11
Weight: 196
Born: Nov. 13, 1998
Birthplace: Flemington, NJ
American

Reynolds was the Stamps’ No. 3 quarterback for the first nine games of the 2023 regular season and saw action in one contest, completing one of two passes for five yards in Week 10 at BC. He finished the season on Calgary’s practice roster.

The UNC Charlotte product was in uniform for both of the Stampeders’ pre-season games and completed 16 of 21 passes for 181 yards and one touchdown. He also had four carries for seven yards.

In college, Reynolds played 46 games over five seasons and established numerous UNC Charlotte records including career passing yards (10,266) and passing touchdowns (84), most passing yards (2,684) and touchdowns (26) in a season, most passing yards (448) and touchdowns (five) in a game as well as best career completion percentage (62.3) and most career 300-yard passing games (eight). He completed 794 of 1,274 passes and also had 375 carries for 887 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Reynolds was a team captain his final three seasons with the 49ers and was a four-time honourable mention for all-Conference USA honours.

Brandon Weldon
#56
Offensive lineman
College: Sacramento State
Height: 6.02
Weight: 306
Born: Feb. 25, 1999
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
American

In his rookie season, Weldon played three games for the Stamps and made three starts at left tackle including his CFL debut in a Week 13 victory over the Edmonton Elks in the Labour Day Classic. Weldon finished the season on the Stampeders’ practice roster.

Before turning pro, Weldon played 48 games over four seasons at Sacramento State. He was voted first-team all-Big Sky Conference in 2022 after starting 13 games – 11 at right guard and two at left guard – and helping the Hornets set school records with 3,163 rushing yards and 36 rushing touchdowns. Weldon earned second-team all-Big Sky honours in 2021 as he made 12 starts at right guard and was part of an offensive line that allowed just 18 sacks. During his sophomore season, he started 13 games at right tackle.