Veteran defenseman Schiltz agrees to Calgary-Winnipeg Free Press deal

Looks like Matt Schiltz is headed to the West Division.

The veteran All-American defenseman has agreed to a one-year deal with the Calgary Stampeders, according to a league source.

The source spoke on condition of anonymity because CFL teams cannot officially sign pending free agents until the free agency period begins Tuesday at noon ET.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Matt Schiltz (18) throws a pass as he is pressured by Toronto Argonauts defensive lineman Folarin Orimolade (7) during the second half of a CFL game Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Toronto. Schiltz seems headed for the West Division. The veteran All-American defenseman has agreed to a one-year deal with the Calgary Stampeders, according to a league source. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

The six-foot-two, 205-pound Schiltz spent the last two seasons with the Hamilton Tigers.

Calgary will be the third CFL team Schiltz has played for after starting his Canadian career with the Montreal Alouettes (2017-19, 2021).

Schiltz played in 11 regular-season games with the Ticats last season, completing 161-of-108 passes for 1,556 yards (67.1 percent) with seven touchdowns and five interceptions — all career highs.

Schiltz also rushed 23 times for 160 yards (7.0 avg.) and a touchdown. His attempts and yards were also career highs.

Schiltz, who played collegiately at Butler, played in 78 career games. He completed 338-of-517 passes (65.4 percent) for 4,357 yards with 19 TDs and 18 interceptions while rushing for 625 yards and four touchdowns on 101 carries (6.2-yard average).

The CFL opened its negotiating window on Sunday, allowing all teams to speak directly with pending free agents. The window is open until this Sunday.