CFL Announces Final Decision on Brendan Sorsby Amid Legal Fight With NFL

The CFL has issued its final decision on quarterback Brendan Sorsby, effectively closing his route to play in Canada this season amid his legal fight involving the NFL. After his time with Texas Tech ended and the NFL declined to hold a 2026 supplemental draft, the CFL became the remaining option for Sorsby to continue playing. In a statement dated June 26 obtained by USA Today Sports, the league said it would not register a contract for him and that no team could add him to its negotiation list, citing the seriousness of allegations. The quarterback had dropped a lawsuit against the NCAA to regain eligibility for the supplemental draft, but the NFL sent a letter indicating it would not proceed in 2026. With the CFL decision, Sorsby now has to wait for the 2027 NFL draft.