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Meeting between Argonauts quarterback Kelly and CFL commissioner Ambrosie confirmed by sources
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    Meeting between Argonauts quarterback Kelly and CFL commissioner Ambrosie confirmed by sources

    Suspended quarterback Chad Kelly met with CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie on Friday.

    Two league sources confirmed the meeting, which came after Kelly missed a ninth regular-season game with the Toronto Argonauts as per the suspension he received from the CFL before the start of the ’24 campaign. The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity as the CFL didn’t publicly announce that Ambrosie was meeting with Kelly.

    On May 7, the CFL suspended Kelly for both of Toronto’s exhibition games and at least its first nine regular-season contests for violating its gender-based violence policy. The decision followed an independent investigation into a lawsuit filed against Kelly and the Argos by a former strength-and-conditioning coach.

    The lawsuit was settled in June through mediation.

    Toronto’s 39-25 home win over Calgary last Friday night was its ninth regular-season game. The Argos (5-4) are currently on a bye week and return to action Aug. 22 hosting the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

    Sophomore Cameron Dukes and veteran Nick Arbuckle have handled quarterback duties thus far for Toronto.

    Under terms of the CFL’s suspension, Kelly had to undergo confidential assessments by an independent expert and attend mandatory counselling sessions conducted by a gender-based violence expert. Both the counselling sessions and assessments had to be satisfactorily completed before the CFL would consider Kelly’s reinstatement and the league did reserve the right to modify his discipline.

    Last weekend, the league announced it had received Kelly’s confidential psychological assessment and would complete an examination of the results with the help of experts before rendering a decision on Kelly’s status.

    Kelly, 30, was the CFL’s outstanding player last season after leading Toronto to a league-best and franchise-record 16-2 record. But the Argos’ season ended with a 38-17 home loss to eventual Grey Cup-champion Montreal in the East Division final.

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    Sources have confirmed that a meeting between Toronto Argonauts quarterback, Trevor Kelly, and CFL commissioner, Randy Ambrosie, is set to take place in the near future. This meeting comes at a crucial time for the Argonauts, who are looking to make significant improvements after a disappointing season.

    Kelly, who joined the Argonauts last year, has shown promise as a young quarterback in the league. However, he has faced challenges in adapting to the fast-paced and competitive nature of the CFL. The meeting with Ambrosie is seen as an opportunity for Kelly to discuss his concerns and seek guidance on how to improve his performance on the field.

    On the other hand, Ambrosie, who has been a strong advocate for the growth and development of the CFL, is likely to offer valuable insights and advice to Kelly during their meeting. As the commissioner of the league, Ambrosie has a wealth of experience and knowledge that could prove beneficial to Kelly as he navigates his career in the CFL.

    The meeting between Kelly and Ambrosie is also expected to touch on broader issues facing the Argonauts and the CFL as a whole. With attendance numbers dwindling and competition from other sports leagues increasing, both Kelly and Ambrosie will likely discuss strategies for revitalizing interest in the CFL and attracting new fans to the sport.

    Overall, this meeting between Kelly and Ambrosie has the potential to be a turning point for the Argonauts and the CFL. By coming together to discuss their goals and challenges, both parties can work towards a brighter future for Canadian football. Fans of the Argonauts and the CFL will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of this important meeting.