Shortly after the NFL's rejection, the Canadian Football League approved an expansion team for Baltimore; originally christened the Colts, legal action from the NFL compelled the team to stop using the "Colts" name. With a team that was eventually re-christened the Stallions, Baltimore became one of several U.S. markets introduced to Canadian football as part of the CFL's ill-fated expansion.
Shortly after the NFL rejected their bid, the Canadian Football League gave approval for an expansion team in Baltimore; initially named the Colts, but later forced to change its name due to a lawsuit from the NFL. The new team was eventually re-named the Stallions, and Baltimore became one of several U.S. cities that were introduced to Canadian football as part of the CFL's failed expansion.