Shedeur Sanders, the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback, is currently contending for a roster spot with the Cleveland Browns, where he faces stiff competition from established veterans and rookie Dillon Gabriel. If he doesn't make the Browns' roster, the Toronto Argonauts are waiting with potential interest, as he is one of 45 players on their negotiation list. The CFL’s negotiation list allows teams to claim rights to players who might be in college, free agents, or playing in other leagues, although historically, many never step foot in Canada.

The Argonauts also hold rights to notable players like Sydney Brown, a defensive back with the Philadelphia Eagles, and Max Duggan, who led TCU to a national championship appearance last season. The CFL negotiation process can yield unexpected signings, as seen with past instances like Johnny Manziel's brief tenure with Hamilton. With the recent changes to negotiation list protocols, teams will have daily updates to their rosters, increasing the strategic dynamics of player acquisition.