The competitive Call of Duty season for 2024 has come to a close, culminating with OpTic Texas claiming victory at CoD Champs 2024. With the final professional event of the season, the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, wrapped up, the Call of Duty League (CDL) is now in the midst of its most tumultuous period: rostermania.
As teams prepare for the 2025 Black Ops 6 season, the offseason has already seen significant roster shifts. Here’s a comprehensive look at all the major roster changes so far.
Roster Moves by Team
Carolina Royal Ravens
- Aug. 23: FeLo announced he is a restricted free agent.
- Aug. 21: CoD leaker Hope reports the Carolina Royal Ravens might be replaced by Fnatic or Gen.G.
- Aug. 19: TJHaLy declared himself an unrestricted free agent.
- Aug. 19: Beans was released by the organization after joining on July 22.
- July 6: Clayster was released by the organization.
Minnesota RØKKR
- Aug. 20: Estreal announced he is an unrestricted free agent.
- Aug. 19: Accuracy was released by the organization.
Toronto Ultra
- Aug. 19: Insight announced he is a restricted free agent.
Los Angeles Guerrillas
- Aug. 21: Leaks suggest the Los Angeles Guerrillas might be replaced by Fnatic or Gen.G.
- Aug. 19: Assault announced he is an unrestricted free agent.
- Aug. 6: Flames announced he is an unrestricted free agent.
Los Angeles Thieves
- Aug. 6: Afro was released by the organization.
- Aug. 2: Head coach JKap and L.A. Thieves mutually parted ways.
Boston Breach
- Aug. 7: Dexerto’s Jacob Hale reported that Boston Breach’s parent company, Oxygen Esports, might cease operations. This has not been confirmed by the organization.
Vancouver Surge
- Aug. 28: Huke and Breszy announced they are free agents; Surge confirmed their release.
- Aug. 25: iLLeY announced he is a free agent.
- Aug. 11: Seattle Surge rebranded to Vancouver Surge.
Cloud9 New York
- Aug. 10: C9 CEO Jack Etienne confirmed the New York Subliners’ rebranding to Cloud9 New York and announced the extension of all CoD team contracts.
Vegas Falcons
- Aug. 28: Attach announced he is an unrestricted free agent.
- Aug. 21: Team Falcons officially replaced Vegas Legion, forming the Vegas Falcons with a roster of Saudi Arabian players: Roxas, Exnid, KingAbody, and KHHX.
- Aug. 19: Nero, Gio, and Fame announced they are unrestricted free agents. Fame joined Vegas on July 24.
- July 22: oJohnny stepped down due to a “health problem” and was seemingly released from his contract.
Miami Heretics
- Aug. 23: Miami signed RenKoR for the 2025 season.
- July 31: EriKBooM announced he is an unrestricted free agent.
OpTic Texas
- No offseason roster changes have been confirmed or reported as of Aug. 28.
Atlanta FaZe
- No offseason roster changes have been confirmed or reported as of Aug. 28.
Conclusion
As the CDL gears up for the 2025 season with Black Ops 6, the roster changes reflect the high stakes and intense competition within the league. Teams are making strategic adjustments to build their strongest lineups, and the next season promises to bring fresh dynamics to the competitive scene.
Keep an eye on these developments as they unfold, and stay tuned for further updates as the offseason progresses.
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