diff --git a/app/coffee/modules/backlog/sortable.coffee b/app/coffee/modules/backlog/sortable.coffee
index ac0cc1ac..96d74f0f 100644
--- a/app/coffee/modules/backlog/sortable.coffee
+++ b/app/coffee/modules/backlog/sortable.coffee
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@ BacklogSortableDirective = ($repo, $rs, $rootscope, $tgConfirm) ->
 
             $el.sortable({
                 items: ".us-item-row",
+                cancel: ".popover"
                 connectWith: ".sprint"
                 containment: ".wrapper"
                 dropOnEmpty: true