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CFL bars quarterback Brendan Sorsby from league this season
The Canadian Football League said it will not register a contract for Brendan Sorsby or allow any team to add him to its negotiation list. The decision follows the NFL's choice not to hold a supplemental draft for the quarterback.
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"Upholding the integrity of the league and ensuring fair competition are paramount to the CFL," the league said in a statement. "The allegations involving Brendan Sorsby are serious and concerning. " Sorsby had not publicly expressed interest in playing in Canada.
His options narrowed after the NFL decided Tuesday not to hold a supplemental draft.
Background on eligibility issues Sorsby admitted to placing thousands of bets on college and professional sports, totaling more than $90,000, including 40 wagers on Indiana football while he was a member of that team. He had sought to regain eligibility to play at Texas Tech for the 2026 season but withdrew a lawsuit against the NCAA after receiving a temporary injunction.
Sorsby's attorney told ESPN that the NFL's decision not to hold a supplemental draft violated the collective bargaining agreement and that further action with the players' association was possible.
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