Report: Eric Norwood expected to join Roughriders

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are set to make a late splash in free agency.

Eric Norwood, who was released less than a week ago by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, is expected to sign with the Roughriders, according to Matthew Scianitti of TSN.

The 27-year-old's debut in Saskatchewan may be on hold, however, as a season-ending knee injury suffered last year may delay the start of his 2016 campaign.

Once he is healthy, the Roughriders will be getting an impact pass-rusher. Norwood posted 24 sacks in three seasons with Hamilton.