The league also draws from the same pool of free agents as the NFL, with players who do not make the NFL often going north to seek work in the CFL. The CFL requires free agents to sign contracts, and thus stay in the league, for a minimum of two years.
Both leagues draw from a shared pool of available talent, with players who fail to secure spots in the NFL often relocating to the CFL in pursuit of opportunities. In contrast to the NFL, the CFL necessitates that free agents commit to a minimum of two-year contracts.