McNall Says His Special Contract With Argonauts’ Ismail Is Canceled

Bruce McNall is willing to negotiate a new contract for Raghib (Rocket) Ismail to play for the Toronto Argonauts, but says Ismail’s multimillion-dollar personal-services deal with him has ended.

McNall, who owns the Argonauts and Kings, said Tuesday the $18-million, four-year personal-services contract he signed with Ismail two years ago would be replaced by a football contract that might be worth more than $500,000 per season if the wide receiver fails to sign with the Raiders.

Ismail, 23, is a free agent. His two-year players’ contract, which paid him about $115,000 per year and is separate from his personal-services deal, expired Feb. 15.

McNall said he might take legal action to have the personal-services contract canceled. However, he said that both sides are trying to resolve the matter.