The National Football League has officially scrapped plans for a 2026 supplemental draft, a move that blocks quarterback Brendan Sorsby from entering the league this year. The decision, announced on Tuesday, reflects the league’s inability to complete a timely investigation into the quarterback’s gambling activities.
The NFL's Supplemental Draft Decision
Sorsby, who admitted to wagering roughly $90,000 on college football games while he was at Cincinnati and Indiana, will now have to wait until the 2027 NFL Draft to become eligible for an NFL contract. The league cited the ongoing probe as the primary reason for postponing the supplemental selection process.
His attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, has indicated that he will challenge the NFL’s ruling, arguing that the league’s action violates both the collective bargaining agreement and federal law. Kessler’s legal strategy aims to force the league to either approve the supplemental draft or provide a clear pathway for Sorsby to join another professional circuit.
A Potential Path Forward
In the meantime, Sorsby is expected to remain active by training and competing in alternative leagues. Former projections had placed him as a borderline first‑round talent in a 2026 draft that included names like Ty Simpson, Arch Manning and Dante Moore, but the NFL’s suspension has pushed his timeline back by a full year.
The quarterback’s next steps will likely be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as his performance in other leagues could influence how the NFL handles similar eligibility disputes in the future.