CFL commissioner Ambrosie said league has no plans to reverse bonuses directive
The CFL won’t be extending an olive branch to its players before the start of contract talks.
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he has no plans to overturn the league’s directive that teams not pay players bonuses this off-season until a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is reached. The current deal expires May 15, 2019.
Many CFL players receive up-front money, in the form of either a signing or roster bonus, as part of their contracts. They can still sign deals this off-season but won’t receive any negotiated bonuses until after a new CBA is ratified.
“It’s in place and I don’t anticipate it being removed,” Ambrosie said. “I think its intention is honourable.