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CFL will not allow QB Brendan Sorsby to join any of its teams this season
By KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Canadian Football League will block former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from joining any of its teams this season, according to reports.The CFL said it is upholding the integrity of the league and protecting competition.Sorsby has not publicly expressed intere...
Key takeaway The CFL said it is upholding the integrity of the league and protecting competition.
Why this matters in The Midland
The Canadian Football League's decision to block Brendan Sorsby from joining any of its teams this season has significant implications for the former Texas Tech quarterback's professional football career. With the CFL no longer a viable option, Sorsby's choices for continuing to play football at a high level are becoming increasingly limited. This development is likely to be closely watched by Red Raiders fans in the Midland area, who have been following Sorsby's career with interest. The fact that Sorsby has not publicly expressed interest in playing in the CFL suggests that this decision may have been anticipated, but it still leaves him with few alternatives for pursuing his football ambitions. As the situation continues to unfold, local football fans will be waiting to see whether Sorsby will explore other options, such as legal action against the NFL, in an effort to keep his professional football career on track.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Canadian Football League will block former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from joining any of its teams this season, according to reports.The CFL said it is upholding the integrity of the league and protecting competition.Sorsby has not publicly expressed intere...
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