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NFL declines Brendan Sorsby's supplemental draft application, leaves Texas Tech QB with few options for 2026
The NFL informed teams and Brendan Sorsby that it will not hold a supplemental draft this summer. This decision leaves the former Texas Tech quarterback ineligible for the 2026 season. Sorsby had sought entry into the league after a gambling scandal ended his college career.
What changed
The NFL has officially declined Sorsby's application by cancelling the supplemental draft entirely.
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NFL Cancels 2026 Supplemental Draft, Rejecting Brendan Sorsby
confidence 95%The NFL informed teams and Brendan Sorsby that it will not hold a supplemental draft this summer. This decision leaves the former Texas Tech quarterback ineligible for the 2026 season. Sorsby had sought entry into the league after a gambling scandal ended his college career.
What's confirmed:
- The NFL will not hold a supplemental draft in 2026.
- Brendan Sorsby is a former Texas Tech quarterback.
- The NFL declined Sorsby's application to enter the league via the supplemental draft.
- Sorsby's college football career ended due to a gambling scandal.
- The NFL has not had a player selected in the supplemental draft since 2019.
Still unconfirmed:
- Jeffrey Kessler claims the exclusion of Brendan Sorsby from the supplemental draft violates the CBA.
- The Canadian Football League confirmed teams cannot sign Sorsby ahead of the 2026 season.