CFL Bars Quarterback Brendan Sorsby Following Betting Admissions

The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced Friday that quarterback Brendan Sorsby is ineligible to join any of its teams for the upcoming season. The decision follows Sorsby's admission of placing thousands of wagers on college and professional sports, including 40 bets on Indiana University football games while he was actively a member of the team.

The league cited the preservation of competitive integrity as the primary driver for the ban, confirming it will not register any contract for the player or permit his inclusion on team negotiation lists. This ruling significantly restricts Sorsby's professional prospects, particularly after the National Football League (NFL) announced Tuesday its decision to cancel its supplemental draft.

Sorsby's Collegiate and Professional Hurdles

Sorsby had previously sought to regain his NCAA

Sorsby had previously sought to regain his NCAA eligibility to play at Texas Tech for the 2026 season. However, he withdrew a related lawsuit after an initial temporary injunction regarding his eligibility was granted. His legal counsel, Jeffrey Kessler, has indicated potential plans to challenge the NFL's supplemental draft cancellation through the NFL Players Association, citing alleged violations of the collective bargaining agreement.

The CFL's clear stance reinforces the severity with which professional sports leagues are addressing issues related to sports betting by active participants, emphasizing integrity as a core principle for their competitions and organizations.