Ron Slavin responds to notion that Brendan Sorsby has escaped punishment
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been blocked from signing with the NFL and the CFL following his permanent NCAA ineligibility for sports betting. The NFL declined to hold a supplemental draft, and the CFL will not allow him on any team negotiation lists. Sorsby's attorney intends to continue a legal battle against the NFL.
What changed
Sorsby has been rejected by both the NFL and CFL after previously attempting to enter the NFL supplemental draft.
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Brendan Sorsby Faces Pro Football Bans After NFL and CFL Rejections
confidence 90%Quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been blocked from signing with the NFL and the CFL following his permanent NCAA ineligibility for sports betting. The NFL declined to hold a supplemental draft, and the CFL will not allow him on any team negotiation lists. Sorsby's attorney intends to continue a legal battle against the NFL.
What's confirmed:
- The CFL will not allow Brendan Sorsby to sign with any team or be added to negotiation lists.
- The NFL declined to hold a supplemental draft, preventing Sorsby from entering the league.
- The NCAA permanently ruled Sorsby ineligible for sports betting.
- Texas Tech parted ways with Sorsby.
Still unconfirmed:
- The NFLPA is considering its options regarding Sorsby's case.
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Agent Ron Slavin Defends Brendan Sorsby Against Punishment Evasion Claims
confidence 90%Agent Ron Slavin is pushing back against claims that quarterback Brendan Sorsby avoided punishment by entering the NFL supplemental draft. Sorsby lost his 2026 NCAA eligibility after betting on his own team at Indiana and engaging in underage gambling. Slavin maintains that the media reaction is misguided and that there were no integrity-of-the-game concerns.
What's confirmed:
- Brendan Sorsby lost his 2026 NCAA eligibility for betting on his own team at Indiana and underage gambling.
- Ron Slavin is the agent for Brendan Sorsby.
- Sorsby is preparing for the NFL Supplemental Draft.
- Ron Slavin stated that Sorsby's average bet was $10.
Still unconfirmed:
- Some league circles believe Sorsby avoided punishment by entering the supplemental draft.
- A Pryor-style suspension remains a possibility for Sorsby.
- The New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Pittsburgh Steelers may be interested in drafting Sorsby.