Brendan Sorsby case puts NFLPA in an awkward spot, since he's not a union member
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Key Points:
- The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) faces a dilemma over whether to challenge the NFL’s refusal to accept quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s supplemental draft application, as Sorsby is not yet a union member.
- If Sorsby is drafted, it could displace current NFL players, which complicates the NFLPA’s duty to protect the rights and job security of its existing members.
- A 2004 appeals court ruling in the Maurice Clarett case highlighted that draft eligibility rules protect veteran players by limiting competition from new entrants, a principle relevant to the current issue.
- The NFLPA may be compelled to oppose Sorsby’s supplemental draft inclusion to uphold its responsibility to current members, despite Sorsby’s future potential membership.
- Sorsby retains the option to challenge the NFL’s decision independently, but the window for legal action is narrowing as time passes without a lawsuit being filed.
