The Montreal Alouettes signed national running back Carl Volny Thursday, giving their backfield some added Canadian depth.

Volny has spent his entire four-year career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, cumulating 41 carries for 168 yards and adding 56 receiving yards.

"Carl brings experience and depth to our offence at the running back position. As a national player he becomes a valuable commodity and has excelled at Special Teams. We welcome Carl to the Alouettes," general manager Jim Popp said in a team release.