Now CFL players must become free agents before seeking NFL deals, and last month CFL owners voted against reinstating the NFL negotiation window. In an interview published Friday on the league’s website, Ambrosie also suggested CFL players narrow the wage gap by working full-time in the off-season. In 2010, 13 players signed NFL deals and 10 returned after being cut from their NFL teams. Over the last two off-seasons, 36 CFL free agents have joined NFL teams, with 22 eventually coming back. Last week, he issued a statement saying several NFL teams had expressed interest.

Source: thestar February 02, 2018 22:07 UTC