CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie addresses contract issue in statement
TORONTO — Commissioner Randy Ambrosie reiterated the CFL’s stance on players under contract wanting to be released so they could pursue NFL opportunities Thursday.
Earlier this month, running back James Wilder Jr. and defensive lineman Victor Butler expressed frustration that the Toronto Argonauts wouldn’t let them out of their CFL deals so they could pursue NFL opportunities. Both players have one year remaining on their respective contracts, a fact Ambrose addressed.
“Our rules and procedures are clear,” he said. “Players are required to honour their contracts as they are registered with the league.
“In two recent cases that have garnered media attention, the Toronto Argonauts have honoured these rules and procedures as they should.”