The Canadian Football League Player's Association announced it is investigating whether some players had side deals with CFL clubs. While the CFLPA did not mention any players' names, this certainly involves at least Argos' Wilder and Butler and BC's Awe.

“We are investigating the circumstances as well as the discussions referenced by the players as they relate to their contracts or any other agreements that may have been in place,” Brian Ramsay, the CFLPA executive director, said in a statement. “Once we are satisfied with the results of the investigation, we will meet with the commissioner and league office to discuss next steps.”
Essentially, the union feels if a team has agreed to release a player from his CFL contract so he could try out south of the border, the terms of that deal should be honoured. ...

Last week, commissioner Randy Ambrosie reiterated the CFL’s stance that players are “required to honour their contracts as they are registered with the league.” ...

But the players point to differing rules existing for CFL coaches. Earlier this week, there was a report defensive co-ordinator Corey Chamblin wasn’t planning to return to the Argos this season despite having another year left on his contract. And in January 2017, Scott Milanovich resigned as Toronto head coach to become the quarterbacks coach with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.
“Unlike our players, CFL coaches and management have the benefit of both guaranteed contracts while also being able to seek other opportunities in either the NFL or college, despite having active contracts with the CFL,” Ramsay said. “The CFLPA, as well as our membership, are distressed with this continuing double standard as it relates to how the rules and agreements within our league are applied. We have brought these concerns to the CFL and will ensure that a fair and positive action can be taken to the satisfaction of our membership. The CFLPA does not expect to provide any public updates related to these investigations until the results are understood, communicated to all parties and we have agreed upon a fair resolution.”
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