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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.

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The NFL has officially declined Sorsby's application by cancelling the supplemental draft entirely.

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  1. NFL Cancels 2026 Supplemental Draft, Rejecting Brendan Sorsby

    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.
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