The Edmonton Eskimos are close to finalizing a contract with receiver Shamawd Chambers, according to TSN's Matthew Scianitti.

Chambers was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders last month. TSN Senior Correspondent Gary Lawless reported Chambers was unhappy with the direction of the Riders.

Chambers signed with askatchewan last year after helping the Edmonton Eskimos win the 103rd Grey Cup and was named the game's Most Valuable Canadian.

The 27-year-old finished with 25 receptions for 269 yards and a touchdown in his lone season in Saskatchewan.