By CHAT News Today/ With Files from The Canadian Press

Jeffrey Orridge to step down as CFL commissioner

Apr 12, 2017 | 10:18 AM

TORONTO – Jeffrey Orridge is out as CFL commissioner.

The league issued a statement Wednesday that Orridge and the CFL board of governors have agreed to part ways after two years.

“It has been an honour to serve as CFL Commissioner and help to prepare this historic league for the future by deepening our relationship with fans and sponsors, increasing its relevance with the next generation, and expanding our reach beyond Canada,” said Orridge in the statement.

No reason for Orridge’s departure was given, but the statement says he and the board of governors have “differing views on the future of the league.”

Orridge was hired as commissioner in March 2015, and was the first African-American chief executive of a major North American sports league.

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Prior to joining the CFL, Orridge negotiated the media rights to several Olympic Games for CBC but was also with the broadcaster when it lost NHL rights to Rogers in 2014.

Orridge’s final day as commissioner is June 30.  

-With Files from The Canadian Press