Mike Labinjo Mike Labinjo aka " Binjo " ( born July 8 , 1980 ) is a former professional Canadian football defensive end for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League . Early life . Labinjo was born in Toronto and attended St . Michael ' s College School . From 1999 to 2003 Labinjo played American football at Michigan State University . Originally recruited as a running back , he moved to linebacker for his sophomore season . He started all 12 games as the strong side linebacker in 2001 . As a junior Mike played in 12 games , including 8 starts . His senior season , 2003 , proved to be his most productive collegiate year . Mike was the recipient of the Downtown Coaches Club Award as the outstanding senior on defense , after posting a career high 94 tackles ( 58 solos ) with five sacks for minus 43 yards and 11 . 5 stops for losses of 66 yards . He also recovered two fumbles , intercepted three passes and deflected five others . After graduating from Michigan State University and earning a bachelor ' s degree in Economics and Finance in December 2003 , Labinjo declared for the NFL Draft . The linebacker was not drafted by an National Football League franchise , but was drafted in the 2003 CFL Draft . His rights were selected by the Calgary Stampeders in the 3rd round , as the 25th overall selection . Professional career . NFL . In 2004 , Mike went to training camp with the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL and was signed as a linebacker . He appeared in 3 games , totalling 12 tackles ( 12 solo ) . 2005 was split between 3 teams : Beginning the season with the Philadelphia Eagles , Labinjo saw action in 5 games , including his only NFL career start , recording 5 tackles ( 5 solo ) along the way . Labinjo was let go in the middle of the 2005 season by Philadelphia . He signed with the Indianapolis Colts for 2 games , registering 2 tackles ( 1 solo ) and half a sack . Ultimately , he ended 2005 with the Miami Dolphins . In 2006 , he played behind Miami Dolphins all - pro linebacker Zach Thomas . Labinjo was released by the Dolphins after the 2006 season and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts on March 14 , 2007 . He was released by the Colts on May 8 , 2007 . CFL . Labinjo signed with the Calgary Stampeders on July 16 , 2007 and he played in six games in his first CFL season before giving way to a season - ending elbow injury . He made two defensive tackles and four special teams tackles . In the 2008 Calgary Stampeders season , Labinjo recorded 5 sacks , tying him for first on the team with Miguel Robede and Charleston Hughes . With 33 tackles , he was ninth on the Stampeders for tackles . He also had one catch for a one - yard touchdown . In the playoffs , Labinjo had 8 tackles and 3 sacks in the 2008 West Division final , to secure a berth in the 96th Grey Cup game . Labinjo was pivotal in the Stampeders ' 22 – 14 victory over the Montreal Alouettes , registering three tackles , one sack , and four pass deflections . On January 12 , 2011 , Labinjo was acquired by the Montreal Alouettes in exchange for future considerations . On January 19 , 2011 , the Alouettes voided the deal due to concerns about his surgically repaired elbow . On May 11 , 2011 , Labinjo was released from his CFL contract with the Calgary Stampeders effectively ending his tenure with the organization .