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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 KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 Tomball News
The CFL's decision to bar Brendan Sorsby from signing with any team or being added to negotiation lists has implications for local football fans in Tomball , who may have been following the young quarterback's attempts to revive his career. As a community within the Houston area, Tomball residents often take a strong interest in the sports scene, and Sorsby's story may have resonated with some. The CFL's stance on upholding the integrity of the league and ensuring fair competition may be seen as a positive move by some in Tomball, who value the importance of fair play in sports. Additionally, the fact that Sorsby had planned to work out for NFL teams, including potentially those in the Houston area, means that local fans may have been looking forward to seeing him in action, making the CFL's decision a notable development in the local sports landscape.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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