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CFL won't allow Brendan Sorsby to sign with any team or be added to negotiation lists
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, permanently ruled ineligible by the NCAA for sports betting, won’t be kick-starting his pro football career in Canada.The CFL said Friday it won’t allow the 22-year-old to sign with any of its teams or be placed on their negotiation lists.Sorsby admitted to placing tho...
Key takeaway The CFL said Friday it won’t allow the 22-year-old to sign with any of its teams or be placed on their negotiation lists.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The Canadian Football League's decision to bar Brendan Sorsby from signing with any team or being added to negotiation lists has significant implications for the young quarterback's career prospects. For Terrell Hills residents who follow college and professional football, this story may resonate due to the local connection to Texas Tech, where Sorsby had briefly transferred before being banned from competition. The NCAA's permanent ineligibility ruling and the CFL's subsequent decision suggest that Sorsby's gambling activities have far-reaching consequences. As the NFL has also discouraged Sorsby from pursuing a supplemental draft, his options for playing professional football appear limited. Terrell Hills football fans will be watching to see how Sorsby's situation unfolds, particularly if he attempts to enter the NFL's regular draft in 2027. The controversy surrounding Sorsby's actions and the backlash against Texas Tech will likely continue to be a topic of discussion among local sports enthusiasts.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, permanently ruled ineligible by the NCAA for sports betting, won’t be kick-starting his pro football career in Canada.The CFL said Friday it won’t allow the 22-year-old to sign with any of its teams or be placed on their negotiation lists.Sorsby admitted to placing tho...
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