Mike Labinjo, a former standout Michigan State linebacker who went on to play in both the NFL and CFL, has died. He was 38 years old.
Labinjo's death was announced Saturday evening by his former CFL team, the Calgary Stampeders. The cause of death was not announced.
"We are deeply saddened to learn of Mike's death," Stampeders president and general manager John Hufnagel said in statement released by the team. "He was a big man with a big personality to match and he was a key part of our Grey Cup championship team in 2008. The team offers its condolences to Mike's family and friends.