The Columbus Blue Jackets are reportedly closing in on a contract with defenseman Justin Falk.

The Blue Jackets and Falk are nearing an agreement on a two-way deal, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

The blue-liner was acquired from the Minnesota Wild along with a fifth-round draft pick in exchange for defenseman Jordan Leopold in March.

Falk appeared in five games for the Blue Jackets following the trade, scoring a goal and adding an assist. He was held pointless in 13 contests with the Wild, but played 39 games for Minnesota's AHL affiliate in Iowa.

He is a pending restricted free agent.