Derek Armstrong (born June 19, 1981) is a former Canadian football

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. He was drafted in the fifth round with the 38th overall pick in the

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by the Calgary Stampeders. He played

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with

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. During the 2009 CFL season the Calgary Stampeders traded defensive lineman

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and receivers

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, and

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to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in exchange for receivers

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and

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. These two teams also agreed that Armstrong would be involved in the trade, but would remain Calgary property until the end of the season, so following the 2009 season Armstrong was traded to Winnipeg.

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