The Ticats have signed quarterback Zach Collaros. An official announcement expected shortly.

Collaros, 25, was solid last season, posting a 5-2 record as the starter while incumbent Ricky Ray was injured. The second-year player was especially sharp in a 38-21 win over B.C. on July 30, finishing 21-of-25 passing for 253 yards and three TDs. On Sept. 21, he completed 25-of-36 attempts for 330 yards and four touchdowns in a 33-27 victory over Calgary.

The six-foot-two, 216-pound Collaros finished the season completing 190-of-287 passes (66.2 per cent) for 2,316 yards with 14 TDs and six interceptions. He also ran 59 times for 246 yards and five touchdowns.

The signing of Collaros undoubtedly means the end of Henry Burris' two-year run as the starter in Hamilton. Sources said he will be released and will likely be signed by Winnipeg, who also made a strong push for Collaros.