The Calgary Stampeders re-signed national defensive lineman Ben D'Aguilar Thursday. D'Aguilar was set to become a free agent next week after spending the first three years of his career with the Stampeders.

"Ben has battled through injuries during his time with the Stamps but when he's been on the field, he's shown the ability to be a difference-maker on special teams," Stampeders head coach and GM John Hufnagel said in a team release. "I look forward to seeing him play a full season and for him to be a contributor both on special teams and on defence."

D'Aguilar appeared in nine regular season games with the Stamps last year, recording four tackles and one special teams tackle.

"Calgary is home for me now and I'm very happy to be staying home," D'Aguilar said in the team release. "I'm eagerly awaiting the new season."

D'Aguilar, a McMaster product, was drafted in the second round of the 2013 Draft.