CSI: Miami star joining Criminal Minds cast

Los Angeles — Former CSI: Miami star Adam Rodriguez is joining the CBS FBI drama, Criminal Minds.

Rodriguez and CBS announced the move on Wednesday.

In a Facebook post, Rodriguez says, "It's an honour and it's a pleasure" to join the cast. He adds that he's looking forward to seeing "where all of this leads over the next season."

CBS says Rodriguez will be playing a new special agent in the behaviour analysis unit on the series. He played Eric Delko for 11 seasons on CSI: Miami.

Rodriguez steps in for Shemar Moore, who left Criminal Minds this year after its 11th season.