All the best to him.
Having said that, I also agree some effort should and I hope was made to sign this top notch receiver before releasing.
Like SJ Green, he recently declined the Als offer over $200k per season and will no doubt get the same if not more in FA.
So the money although it will never be comparable, receivers are now exceeding this figure plus the usual CFL bonus money at around $25k plus.
When you consider the risk with the No Funners, unless there is up front bonus money, most will likely sign to stay.