CFL Won't Allow Brendan Sorsby to Sign with Any Team or Be Added to Negotiation Lists
The league cited serious allegations and said no team may add him to its negotiation list.
- On Friday, the Canadian Football League confirmed that teams will be unable to sign former college quarterback Brendan Sorsby ahead of the 2026 season.
- Sorsby admitted to placing thousands of bets totaling nearly $90,000 during his collegiate career, including at least 40 on Indiana football, prompting his permanent ineligibility by the NCAA earlier this year.
- After renouncing college eligibility, Sorsby attempted to join the NFL supplemental draft, but the league informed him on Tuesday it would not hold one this year.
- The CFL stated, "Upholding the integrity of the league and ensuring fair competition are paramount," confirming no team may register a contract or add him to a negotiation list.
- With the UFL season complete, Sorsby faces limited options, potentially including the junior college level, before he can become eligible for the 2027 NFL draft.
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CFL won't allow Brendan Sorsby to sign with any team or be added to negotiation lists
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby won’t be kick-starting his pro football career in Canada. The CFL said Friday it won’t allow the 22-year-old who was permanently ruled ineligible by the NCAA for sports betting to sign with any of its teams or be placed on their negotiation lists.
CFL Announces Final Decision on Brendan Sorsby Amid Legal Fight With NFL
After parting ways with the Red Raiders and the NFL shutting its door for the 2026 supplemental draft, the CFL was the only option for Brendan Sorsby to continue his football career this season. Many QBs used that path for a future NFL return. Even The Triple Option’s Rob Stone suggested that path for the former Texas Tech QB just days ago. But it’s no longer possible, as the league announced its final decision. “Upholding the integrity of the l…
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