Following the conclusion of the 2024/25 Name of Responsibility League (CDL), the newest wave of roster adjustments is underway as franchises look to refresh forward of the brand new season.
With Name of Responsibility: Black Ops 7 set to introduce new gameplay mechanics, franchises need to construct a roster able to competing on the high of the league desk.
Esports Insider has all the pieces followers must find out about the entire confirmed roster adjustments and free companies going down throughout Name of Responsibility esports.
Disclaimer: Because the low season continues, Esports Insider will replace this text when any new roster adjustments are confirmed. First printed: July thirtieth, 2025.
OpTic Texas
After profitable Champs and the Esports World Cup, OpTic Texas has but to make any adjustments to its beginning roster.
Elsewhere, the Inexperienced Wall’s substitute, Cesar ‘Skyz’ Bueno, has introduced his free company after a brief spell with the workforce throughout the common season.
Atlanta FaZe
The Main 1 and Main 2 champions of Name of Responsibility: Black Ops 6, Atlanta FaZe is ready to shake up its beginning line-up for subsequent season.
After 5 years with the franchise McArthur ‘Cellium’ Jovel has turn into a free agent, bringing a seven-year tenure with FaZe Clan to an finish. Alongside Cellium, Zack ‘Drazah’ Jordan has additionally confirmed his departure from the franchise. It’s unclear the place the 2 gamers are heading subsequent season.
Tyler ‘aBeZy’ Pharris has turn into the third Atlanta FaZe member to depart the franchise, after confirming free company for the 2026 season on July thirty first.
With three gamers searching for pastures new, Chris ‘Simp‘ Lehr is the final remaining participant on the beginning roster.
It’s additionally unclear as to which gamers shall be becoming a member of the franchise right now.
Los Angeles Thieves
After initially wanting just like the Los Angeles Thieves would stick collectively for the Black Ops 7 season, the franchise is seeking to rejuvenate its roster.
Dan ‘Ghosty’ Rothe introduced he’s a restricted free agent, leaving the franchise looking for a participant for subsequent 12 months. Though a alternative for Ghosty hasn’t been confirmed, it’s rumoured that former Atlanta FaZe participant Cellium will be part of the Thieves.
Whereas Envoy’s vacation spot stays unclear, rumours declare the Thieves is seeking to reunite with two-time world champion Kenny ‘Kenny‘ Williams.
Toronto Extremely
After wanting just like the Black Ops 6 roster would stick collectively for Black Ops 7, Toronto Extremely has additionally determined to transform its roster for the upcoming season.
On August twelfth, Jamie ‘Perception‘ Craven introduced he has turn into the newest participant to enter unrestricted free company, enabling the participant to maneuver to a different workforce.
Vancouver Surge
Regardless of common appearances in match Grand Finals, Vancouver Surge can also be overhauling its complete roster.
On August twelfth, the franchise introduced the discharge of its whole roster and head coach, leading to a full rebuild for the Name of Responsibility: Black Ops 7 season.
It’s rumoured that the OMiT roster that competed on the Esports World Cup might fill the hole, though no official affirmation has been made.
Los Angeles Guerrillas M8
Los Angeles Guerrillas M8 completed the common season in eleventh place, failing to qualify for Champs. After struggling on the Esports World Cup, Matthew ‘KiSMET’ Tinsley introduced he’s looking for new alternatives for 2026.
Alongside KiSMET, Noah ‘Lunarz’ Whillock and Giancarlos ‘oJohnny’ Carrasco have additionally departed the franchise, which shall be seeking to rebuild because the French esports organisation takes full management of the slot.
Las Vegas Falcons
The newest franchise to hitch the CDL, Las Vegas Falcons, can also be present process adjustments for subsequent season because it appears to be like to climb the league desk.
Thomas ‘TJHaLy’ Haly has left the Las Vegas Falcons, leaving it searching for a brand new participant for subsequent season.
Miami Heretics
The all-Spanish roster of Miami Heretics had cemented its place in the direction of the highest of the CDL, with common top-four finishes over the course of this 12 months.
Adrian ‘MettalZ’ Serrano and José ‘ReeaL Manuel Fernández have left the franchise. As such, CDL Rookie of the 12 months David ‘RenKoR’ Isern and Diego ‘SupeR’ Escudero are searching for two gamers to finish the line-up.
After a prolonged interval on the substitute bench, Alejandro ‘Fortunate’ López has confirmed his retirement from Name of Responsibility esports, bringing an finish to a ten-year profession.
Cloud9 New York
After a disappointing season, Cloud9 New York is one other franchise seeking to rebuild its roster for Black Ops 7.
Following a number of gamers saying their free company, the franchise introduced it has launched its roster and head coach on August twelfth.
It stays to be seen which gamers will characterize the franchise subsequent season, with a number of gamers persevering with to determine on their subsequent vacation spot.
Minnesota Rokkr
The newest franchise to make adjustments to its roster is Minnesota Rokkr.
Giovanni ‘Gio’ Webster, Dylan ‘Nero’ Koch, and Kenny ‘Kenny’ Williams have all introduced their departures, leaving Justice ‘Estreal’ McMillan as the only real remaining participant.
When Is The Subsequent CDL Season?
The CDL has but to disclose any particulars surrounding the following season of competitors. With the Black Ops 7 launch date anticipated to look in November, the aggressive season usually begins a number of months after.
