Quarterback Brendan Sorsby won’t be kick-starting his pro football career in Canada. The CFL said Friday it won’t allow the 22-year-old who was permanently ruled ineligible by the NCAA for sports betting to sign with any of its teams or be placed on their negotiation lists.

The NFL said no to Brendan Sorsby supplemental draft. He could sue, but the case would be a challenge.

The QB has spent months trying to outrun the consequences of his gambling addiction, but sitting out may be the first step to rebuilding his life and career.