The Saskatchewan have signed American linebacker T.J. Brunson.

Brunson (6’1-230) was selected by the New York Giants in the seventh round, 238th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft and spent two seasons with the team.

Prior to joining the Giants, Brunson spent four seasons at (2016-19) at the University of South Carolina. The 25-year-old played in 49 games (37 starts) and recorded 283 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, six sacks, one interception, seven pass knock downs, one forced fumble and four fumble recoveries.

The South Carolina native was a two-time team captain and was picked by his teammates in both 2018 and 2019 as the recipient of the Leadership Award.

In a corresponding move, the Roughriders have released American wide receiver Isaiah McKoy.