Art Briles will not be joining the Hamilton Tiger-Cats coaching staff.
The former Baylor head coach was hired as an assistant offence head coach early Monday but the hiring caused a backlash of criticism.
Briles, 61, was fired in May 2016 as Baylor's head football coach after an investigation discovered the school mishandled numerous sexual assault allegations, including some against football players.
The Canadian Football League released the following statement Monday evening regarding Hamilton’s hiring of Art Briles as the club’s Assistant Head Coach Offence:
“Art Briles will no longer be joining the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as a coach. We came to this decision this evening following a lengthy discussion between the league and the Hamilton organization. We wish Mr. Briles all the best in his future endeavours.”