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CFL won't allow Brendan Sorsby to sign with any team or be added to negotiation lists
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· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who is 22 years old, has been permanently ruled ineligible by the NCAA due to sports betting.
A local athlete's professional football career has hit a roadblock. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who is 22 years old, has been permanently ruled ineligible by the NCAA due to sports betting. This ruling has now affected his chances of playing in the Canadian Football League.
The CFL has stated that Sorsby will not be allowed to sign with any of its teams. Additionally, he will not be placed on any negotiation lists. Further details on this situation are available from KPRC 2 Houston.
The CFL's decision was announced on Friday, providing an update on Sorsby's eligibility to play professional football in Canada.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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