CFL initiates review of possible Chad Kelly reinstatement after receiving assessment
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Chad Kelly was suspended for Toronto's two exhibition games and at least its first nine regular-season contests for violating the CFL's gender-based violence policy.
The CFL has initiated a review to determine a possible reinstatement for suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly.
The league announced Saturday it has received Kelly’s confidential psychological assessment, a requirement as part of his suspension on May 7, and will complete an examination of the results with the help of experts before making a decision.
Kelly was suspended for Toronto’s two exhibition games and at least its first nine regular-season contests for violating the CFL’s gender-based violence policy.
It followed an independent investigation into a lawsuit filed by a former strength-and-conditioning coach against both Kelly and the club.
The Argonauts played their ninth game of the regular season in a 39-25 victory over the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night.
Kelly, the league’s outstanding player last season, had to undergo confidential assessments by an independent expert and attend mandatory counselling sessions conducted by a gender-based violence expert. Both had to be completed to the satisfaction of the CFL, which could reinstate Kelly but also modify the discipline.
“Yesssir!!! Thank you Lord!” Kelly posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday morning.
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