Toronto Argonauts running back James Wilder Jr. has decided to sit out the coming CFL season. Wilder Jr. added the Argos weren't willing to re-do his CFL deal "to reflect the value I believe I bring to the team." After being named the CFL's top rookie, Wilder Jr. capped his season by helping Toronto beat Calgary 27-24 in the Grey Cup game at TD Place in Ottawa. After helping the Seminoles win an American college football title, Wilder Jr. entered the '14 NFL draft as a junior but was bypassed. Wilder Jr. concluded his statement by thanking CFL fans, his Argos teammates and coaches as well as the organization's front office.

Source: CBC News January 25, 2018 00:00 UTC